Hip Health: Balancing Flexibility with Firmness

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. This session focusses on a mix of actions to make the hip areas firm – including jumping and utkatansana.

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60 mins

Props required: a few blankets, a yoga strap, access to a wall