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Hip Opener Yoga Asana/Postures

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 Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Posture
Utthita = 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 Trikonasana – Extended Triangle Posture
Utthita 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 Trikonasana – Revolved triangle posture
Parivrtta 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-PostureAdho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog Posture
Anyone 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 baddha padma vrikshasana – half bound lotus tree pose
Ardha = 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-BendArdha Baddha Padmotanasana – Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend
This 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 Posture
Steps: 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-PostureParshvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Posture
Steps: 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-PostureGomukhasana – Cow Face Posture
Steps: 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
Marichyasana A, is the first in a set of poses that use binding, twisting, and bending to access areas of… Read More »Marichyasana A