Knee Extension Passive Stretch
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present knee extension passive stretch, a gentle technique for encouraging the knee to straighten using external support rather than muscular effort.
Objective
Gain understanding of how to safely stretch the knee into extension without forcing it.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn to use props, gravity, or body weight to gently coax the knee toward straight. This is especially useful if your knee doesn't fully extend—whether from tightness, habit, or injury. In your practice, it helps you prepare for standing poses and forward folds. If you work with clients, it's a starting point for anyone missing knee extension before you ask them to actively control it.
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