Hypermobility in Yoga
Regular $29.00
November 24, 2026, 6 pm - 8 pm CT You will receive a Zoom meeting link from Gwendolyn about one week before this event.
Hypermobility on the Yoga Mat
Flexible bodies are often the source of envy on the yoga mat — but how much flexibility is too much? Hypermobility in yoga can pose unique challenges, as students who appear naturally flexible may unknowingly overstretch, leading to joint instability and injury.
While many students are drawn to yoga for stress relief, flexibility, and mind-body balance, those with hypermobile joints may benefit from a different approach. Joint hypermobility involves a greater-than-typical range of motion, which can sometimes be accompanied by reduced stability, discomfort, fatigue, and increased injury risk. It may exist on its own or alongside other health conditions and is particularly relevant in flexibility-focused practices such as yoga, dance, and Pilates.
In this informative webinar, we’ll explore the science behind hypermobility in yoga, examining what’s happening at the joint and connective tissue level and how it can affect proprioception, nervous system regulation, strength, and injury risk.
You’ll discover how conventional yoga practices may unintentionally contribute to instability in hypermobile bodies and how thoughtful modifications can help cultivate body awareness, muscular support, joint stability, and pose integrity.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
✅ Myths and misconceptions about flexibility and hypermobility
✅ How to safely support hypermobile students in self-study and movement exploration
✅ Practical tweaks for sequencing, cueing, and pose selection in mixed-level classes
✅ Strategies to encourage stability, proprioception, and sustainable movement patterns
✅ How to safely support hypermobile students in self-study and movement exploration
✅ Practical tweaks for sequencing, cueing, and pose selection in mixed-level classes
✅ Strategies to encourage stability, proprioception, and sustainable movement patterns
Join us to explore how to create dynamic, inclusive classes that support balance, awareness, and resilience!
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, or dedicated practitioner, this session will provide valuable insights into creating a safer, more supportive yoga experience for hypermobile students — shifting the focus from achieving greater flexibility to building strength, stability, and sustainable movement.
November 24, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM Central Time
No trainings are available for this event.
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