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]]>Hip openers activate muscles related to our stress response, such as the psoas. It is thought that stretching and strengthening these muscles can help rid us of negative stored emotions and release stress. Don’t be surprised if you start feeling emotional while doing a hip-opening pose.
Hip openers help improve the alignment of the joints of the lower back, hips, and legs. When your hips are tight and stiff from sitting at a desk all day, this can cause pain and misalignment in your back and legs. Improving your alignment can help reduce aches and pains and improve balance, posture, and mobility. This can also help you master more advanced yoga poses and deepen your practice.
In traditional yoga philosophy, hip openers are also thought to activate your sacral chakra—the creative center of your body. By focusing on this area, you may nurture your creativity and allow yourself to birth new ideas!
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]]>Sitting for extended periods can lead to tight hip flexors, causing discomfort and a limited range of motion. Stretching these muscles regularly can help to counteract long hours spent sitting at a desk and relieve tension. Begin by kneeling on one knee with the opposite foot positioned in front of you at a 90-degree angle. Lean forward into the stretch, feeling a gentle pull in the front of your hip. Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Strengthening the glutes is crucial for hip stability and can also help to prevent lower back pain. One of our favorite moves to target these muscles is glute bridges. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders, making sure to keep your glute muscles engaged. Hold for a few seconds before slowly lowering back down. Aim for 10-15 repetitions, gradually increasing the number as you gain strength.
Pigeon pose is a yoga posture that deeply stretches the outer hips, glutes, and hip rotators. Begin in a tabletop position, then bring one knee forward and place it behind the corresponding wrist. Extend the opposite leg straight back, keeping your hips squared. Slowly lower your upper body toward the floor, feeling a gentle stretch in the hip of the extended leg. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat on the other side.
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]]>Downward dog will stretch out your legs, glutes, and hips and it relieves tension in your lower back. It is also a great move for your upper body too, as you are strengthening your wrists and shoulders whilst holding in this position.
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees underneath your hips. Spread out your fingers as much as you can to help take the weight. Engage your core and lift your hips so you are in a V-shape, with the toes on the floor. Lift your hips as high as you can and roll in your upper thighs. Press through your hands keeping your shoulders back. Hold in this position and exhale. You can bring alternative heels to the ground to get extra stretch. Keep breathing and return to the start position.
For those who spend a lot of time sitting, this can result in tight hips, so pigeon pose is a great way to open them up. It will lengthen the hip flexors and increase the range of motion in the hip socket.
Begin in downward dog, bend your right knee and bring your leg forward like you are stepping in to lunge. Lay your knee next to your wrist on the mat with your shin will be parallel to the front of the mat. Keep your back straight, lean forward on your elbows on the floor and relax the upper body over the leg. Inhale and exhale five times.
Plank is a classic exercise for strengthening your core, but it also activates your arms and back. It builds stability in your shoulders and prevents injuries. Place your hands under your shoulders and push your toes into the floor, squeeze the glutes as you lift the body into one straight line. Engage your core and keep the hips on the same level as your back, so not dipping or heading toward the downward dog. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
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]]>Hip openers activate muscles related to our stress response, such as the psoas. It is thought that stretching and strengthening these muscles can help rid us of negative stored emotions and release stress. Don’t be surprised if you start feeling emotional while doing a hip-opening pose.
Hip openers help improve the alignment of the joints of the lower back, hips, and legs. When your hips are tight and stiff from sitting at a desk all day, this can cause pain and misalignment in your back and legs. Improving your alignment can help reduce aches and pains and improve balance, posture, and mobility. This can also help you master more advanced yoga poses and deepen your practice.
In traditional yoga philosophy, hip openers are also thought to activate your sacral chakra—the creative center of your body. By focusing on this area, you may nurture your creativity and allow yourself to birth new ideas!
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]]>Sitting for extended periods can lead to tight hip flexors, causing discomfort and a limited range of motion. Stretching these muscles regularly can help to counteract long hours spent sitting at a desk and relieve tension. Begin by kneeling on one knee with the opposite foot positioned in front of you at a 90-degree angle. Lean forward into the stretch, feeling a gentle pull in the front of your hip. Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Strengthening the glutes is crucial for hip stability and can also help to prevent lower back pain. One of our favorite moves to target these muscles is glute bridges. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders, making sure to keep your glute muscles engaged. Hold for a few seconds before slowly lowering back down. Aim for 10-15 repetitions, gradually increasing the number as you gain strength.
Pigeon pose is a yoga posture that deeply stretches the outer hips, glutes, and hip rotators. Begin in a tabletop position, then bring one knee forward and place it behind the corresponding wrist. Extend the opposite leg straight back, keeping your hips squared. Slowly lower your upper body toward the floor, feeling a gentle stretch in the hip of the extended leg. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat on the other side.
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]]>Downward dog will stretch out your legs, glutes, and hips and it relieves tension in your lower back. It is also a great move for your upper body too, as you are strengthening your wrists and shoulders whilst holding in this position.
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees underneath your hips. Spread out your fingers as much as you can to help take the weight. Engage your core and lift your hips so you are in a V-shape, with the toes on the floor. Lift your hips as high as you can and roll in your upper thighs. Press through your hands keeping your shoulders back. Hold in this position and exhale. You can bring alternative heels to the ground to get extra stretch. Keep breathing and return to the start position.
For those who spend a lot of time sitting, this can result in tight hips, so pigeon pose is a great way to open them up. It will lengthen the hip flexors and increase the range of motion in the hip socket.
Begin in downward dog, bend your right knee and bring your leg forward like you are stepping in to lunge. Lay your knee next to your wrist on the mat with your shin will be parallel to the front of the mat. Keep your back straight, lean forward on your elbows on the floor and relax the upper body over the leg. Inhale and exhale five times.
Plank is a classic exercise for strengthening your core, but it also activates your arms and back. It builds stability in your shoulders and prevents injuries. Place your hands under your shoulders and push your toes into the floor, squeeze the glutes as you lift the body into one straight line. Engage your core and keep the hips on the same level as your back, so not dipping or heading toward the downward dog. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
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