I am a beginner but love yoga. But my muscles are so tight I almost quit the practice. Glad I found this site where you have lots of videos for people like me who are not naturally flexible.

Hi Curtis! So glad you here on Yoga Anytime! Stay with it and keep stretching, exploring, and breathing. Please keep me posted on your journey and let me know if you have any questions or insights along the way. Best wishes, Alana

I was sedentary a little over a year ago. I was introduced to yoga first but later started to add many different types of exercise including weight lifting because I was physically so weak. I have increased my strength and stamina tremendously but my thigh muscles have actually gotten tighter even though I was practicing yoga and tai chi. I exercise about 4 hours a day now. I recently started including Yin Yoga and daily stretching to hopefully increase my flexibility. I really don't understand why my thigh muscles have gotten tighter???

Hi Curtis! Wow, four hours a day of exercise?! Yin Yoga and daily stretching is a great way to increase your flexibility and balance out your routine. It's important to take time for recovery and relaxation, too. :) All the best, Alana

I am a beginner yogi and really tight, especially in the upper body. I have rounded shoulders very tight upper back. I'm hoping this practice with help lubricate my joints and the more I practice, the more flexible I'll get. I usually quit because I get intimidated because I'm not flexible. 

Welcome, Vilma A! So glad you are here. My sense is that with consistency and dedication you will start to feel  a difference from the inside out... and increased mobility and flexibility is a part of that. In the beginning go slow, listen to your body, and be patient with yourself... and enjoy the process. Please keep me posted! Love, Alana