Let’s set the record straight:
You do not become a stiff, creaky, immobile version of yourself the moment you turn 40.
That’s not science. That’s a story—and one I’ve seen too many women believe before they ever roll out their mat.

But here’s the truth...

Flexibility does shift as we age, but not in the doomsday way most people think. What changes is how we access it, how we maintain it, and—most importantly—how we define it.

Flexibility Isn’t About Touching Your Toes

We’ve all seen the tropes:
“Back when I was younger, I could drop into the splits…”
Or: “I used to be so flexible—but now? Forget it.”

The mistake here is thinking flexibility is static. It’s not something you “had” in your 20s and then lost forever. It’s dynamic. It evolves with you. And if you're practicing the right way—it improves with time.

I’ve seen it in my own body.
I’ve seen it in the bodies of the students inside my online studio.
And I can promise you this:

The secret to flexibility over 40 is not pushing harder.
It’s training smarter.

Your Fascia Has a Story to Tell

After 40, our tissues naturally become less hydrated and more fibrous—which can create the sensation of stiffness. But the real culprit behind most mobility plateaus? Habitual movement patterns and underused range.

The good news? Fascia is incredibly responsive.

When you challenge it with slow, intentional movement and load it in new ways (hello, resistance-based mobility work), it responds quickly. Flexibility becomes less about long passive stretches, and more about coaxing the nervous system into trusting your body again.

This is why in the Tori G. Yoga Online Studio, I don’t just teach “stretching.”
I teach intelligent mobility.
I teach you how to build strength in your flexibility.
Because strong muscles let go. Weak ones hold on for dear life.

You Don't Need to Be Gumby to Be a “Real Yogi”

One of the biggest myths I see in the yoga world is that the most flexible person in the room is somehow the most advanced.

I call BS.

The most advanced yogi is the one who’s present in their practice. The one who’s listening. Adjusting. Rebuilding a relationship with their body in real time.

It’s not about how deep you can go—it’s about how alive you feel when you’re in the pose.
It’s about what you discover in the process.
It’s about realizing that your body isn’t breaking down—it’s just asking for a more intentional kind of care.

And trust me, you can give it that.
At 40. At 50. At 70.

Flexibility After 40 Thrives on Consistency

You don’t need to spend two hours a day stretching.
You don’t need to pop into a split by next week.

What you do need is:

• A few minutes a day of mindful mobility

• A yoga practice that supports strength and softness

• A teacher who sees your body as capable—not declining

And maybe a reminder that the poses you’re working toward?
They’re not just about what your body can do.
They’re about who you’re becoming along the way.

Final Thought: You’re Not Behind—You’re Just Getting Started

I’ve watched students in their 40s, 50s, and beyond go deeper into backbends, handstands, and yes—even splits—than they ever did in their 20s. Why?

Because they finally stopped forcing.
They stopped outsourcing their progress to someone else’s idea of flexibility.
And they started tuning in.

If that’s where you are—if you’re ready to reconnect with your body in a way that feels strong, supported, and real—I’d love to work with you.

You can try a class from my online studio with a 7-day free trial.

Because the truth is...
Flexibility over 40?
It’s not just possible.
It’s powerful.

Big Hugs, 

Tori G.