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OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
This hip opening pose stimulates muscles not frequently used in the hips, groin and quadriceps. Stimulating and strengthening these muscles result in stronger pelvic health
BENEFITS
- Stimulates and strengthens weak hip muscles
- Energizing pose promote confidence
- Great for people with low back pain
PREPPING FOR THE POSE
Though this exercise can be practiced on its own, you’ll notice even greater benefits if practiced on a “warm body”. Poses to help you achieve that would be:
- Sun Salutations
- Hip Rotations
- Cycling
- Leg Rotations
PROPS & VARIATIONS
Props are very important to a practice. They are made to assist in correct postures, and assist in injury prevention. Please use them if necessary.
- Stand next to a wall if necessary.
GETTING INTO IT
Feel this pose in your groin, hips and glute muscles, quadriceps and hamstrings.
Hands can be placed on the hips, in prayer position, or extended, depending on your body’s capacity.
- Begin in a low Lunge.
- Hands planted and the core is engaged.
- Slowly bring your lower leg off of the mat.
- Your Gaze should be slightly forward and up.
- Front knee is stacked over your ankle in 90 degree angle.
- Stay here 5 breaths before returning to starting position.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- Try to pinpoint the exact areas you experience tension. Does it change with each practice?
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