Hip Health: Flexibility, Firmness, Dynamism

Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. To maintain the overall health of the hips, it is important to include many kinds of hip actions in our practice.  Asanas like baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonsasana, upavistakonasana and padmasana, are often referred to as ‘hip-opening’ asanas. But we must also learn to balance the ‘stretching’ actions with ‘firming’ actions.

If you would like to attempt a more simpler version of this session, we recommend out Experienced Beginner level session Hip Health: Balancing Flexibility with Firmness with the same focus.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75 minsProps required: a few blankets (optional) , a yoga strap, a couple of blocks, access to a wall