Call a friend—preferably someone who doesn’t practice yoga—and ask, “What comes to mind when you hear the word yoga?” Most likely, they’ll say “stretching,” which is a common stereotype that holds some truth. Now, reach out to a yoga friend and ask, “Which body part do we stretch the most in yoga?” They’ll probably say the hamstrings, and they’re correct. While stretching the hamstrings is beneficial for everyday activities like tying shoes, the question arises: how much flexibility is enough? Yogis often stretch the hamstrings so extensively that it leads to a condition known as “Yoga Butt” (or “Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy.”) This term doesn’t refer to a specific shape; rather, it describes the inflammation that occurs at the hamstring tendons just below the glutes. This issue arises because many practitioners overstretch and under-strengthen their hamstrings. The solution? A technique we call “The Footballers Stretch 2.0.”