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Do You Need to Be Flexible for Yoga? Why Yoga Is Really About Becoming More Yourself

Do You Need to Be Flexible for Yoga? Why Yoga Is Really About Becoming More Yourself

Do you need to be flexible to practice yoga? It's one of the most common questions I hear as a yoga teacher—and one of the biggest misconceptions. In this personal reflection, I share how a surprising experience in Camel Pose taught me that flexibility isn't created by forcing the body, but by feeling safe enough to let go. Discover why yoga is about so much more than touching your toes, and how the real practice helps you build trust, resilience, and a deeper relationship with yourself.

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