Have you ever met anybody who could touch their toes without a single yoga class? Someone who could drop back into a wheel as soon as they got out of bed in the morning?
Hypermobility is a fun party trick and is often praised in the yoga world - flexibility is one of the most desirable traits for a yogi. However, this ‘bendiness’ can be dangerous to some people’s practice, leading to long-term injuries and chronic pain. |