yoga tight shoulders

How do I stretch my muscles tense even?
I used to be very flexible. Age has taken its toll, and I'm close to the point of pain. I did some gentle stretches of yoga routines few old, I used to do. My shoulders neck, and especially my hamstrings are incredibly tight. I do not seek massage therapy, but I want to expand on my own at home. How should I do to stretch these areas (particularly hamstrings and shoulders) and for how long? All the resources you have seen online or in a library you recommend? Thank you!
on the most important thing on the stretch and build your flexibility is never a stretch cold muscle. So, before doing any stretching walk, take a hot bath, or do something where blood flow increases in the muscles. in specific poses; for the neck, gently bring your chin to your chest and if you want to gently push your head down with your hand to other stretch. button for about 5 seconds, then put the head back to neutral. repeat 10 times. Again, slowly bring the head of the neutral position to the right as if you were trying get your ear to be parallel to your shoulders. If you need an additional section, gently use your hand to push the head a little lower. keep it there for about five seconds then return to the neutral position. repeat about 10 times. then switch sides. Do not bend your neck. This will cause your vertebrae to compress and cause more harm then good. for the shoulder, reach your arms straight ahead, then always holding your arm straight bring your chest (as the forearm of the opposite shoulder. hold with the opposite hand for about 10 seconds, then release. repeat 10 times. switch arms. for the hamstrings, putting one foot before the other shoulder width. lift the toes of the leg which is at the front, keeping your heel on the floor, both knees should be slightly bent. slope of the size, slightly lower your torso toward your thighs keeping the tip of the front leg upwards. button for about 10 seconds. Release and repeat about 10 times. then switch legs. recall again. Do not stretch cold muscles. it does more harm than good. Hope this helps.
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