Hip-joint is a very complex joint and it can be flexible in six directions (flex, extend, inwards, outwards, internal rotation, and external rotation). There are many postures in hatha yoga that can work in all these directions.
Are you working in all these directions? Find out the posture that you might be missing
Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle PostureUtthita = extended Parsva = side, Kon = angle Utthita Parsvakonasana Utthita Parsvakonasana variation Steps 1. Begin in Samasthiti (Mountain… Read More »Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Posture
Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle PostureUtthita means extended or stretched, trikon means triangle. Steps: Stand in Tadasana. Inhale and spread your feet about 3 to… Read More »Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle Posture
Parivrtta Trikonasana – Revolved triangle postureParivrtta means revolved, trikon means triangle. Steps: Stand in Tadasana. Inhale and spread your feet about 3 to 3.5 ft apart… Read More »Parivrtta Trikonasana – Revolved triangle posture
Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog PostureAnyone who has tried any of the sunsalutation variations, will be familiar with this posture. Allow your self time (this… Read More »Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog Posture
Ardha baddha padma vrikshasana – half bound lotus tree poseArdha = half, baddha = bound, padma = lotus, vriksh = tree Steps: Stand in Tadasana (Mountain pose). Separate your… Read More »Ardha baddha padma vrikshasana – half bound lotus tree pose
Ardha Baddha Padmotanasana – Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward BendThis can be quite a tricky posture so there are a few modifications that can be made throughout. Stay standing,… Read More »Ardha Baddha Padmotanasana – Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend
Padangushtasana – Hand to Big Toe PostureSteps: Start with your feet parallel and hip width apart apart. Spread your weight evenly over the feet, and contract… Read More »Padangushtasana – Hand to Big Toe Posture
Parshvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch PostureSteps: Starting with the right foot about 3ft in front of your left, toes pointing to the front edge of… Read More »Parshvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Posture
Gomukhasana – Cow Face PostureSteps: Start sitting with the knees bent and the feet on the floor in a comfortable position Bring the left… Read More »Gomukhasana – Cow Face Posture
Marichyasana AMarichyasana A, is the first in a set of poses that use binding, twisting, and bending to access areas of… Read More »Marichyasana A