Forward fold is also a great stretch for the hamstrings and calves - trust me, you'll feel it. Financiers Bend Over Backwards to Ease Stress of Turbulent Markets; Chants. An E-RYT 200 & CRYT yoga teacher how to. Why are my hamstrings so tight if I'm stretching them so much in Yoga class? Notes Forward Bends Intention: To develop a quiet and patient mind through the right.