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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

Supta-Virasana-Reclining-Hero-PostureSupta Virasana – Reclining Hero Posture
This is an intense stretch on the knees so be particularly careful if you feel any pain. DO NOT practice… Read More »Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero Posture
Ashwa-sanchalanasana-Equestrian-PostureAshwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian Posture
This posture comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with standing, both feet together and hands by the… Read More »Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian Posture
Supta-Pavanmuktasana-Wind-Release-Pose-variationSupta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose
Supta = Reclining, Pawan = wind, Mukt = Release. Steps: Variation 1 Lie down on your back with your hands… Read More »Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose
Supta-Padangushtasana-Reclining-Big-Toe-PostureSupta Padangusthasana – Reclining Big Toe Posture
Translation: Supta- Lying down, supine, reclining; Pad- foot; angusth- big toe; asana- posture. Supta hasta padangusthasana A, B, and C… Read More »Supta Padangusthasana – Reclining Big Toe Posture
Parivrtta-Supta-Padangustasana-Revolved-Reclining-Hand-To-Big-Toe-PostureParivrtta Supta Padangustasana – Revolved Reclining Hand To Big Toe Posture
Translation: parivrtta- revolved, twisted; supta- supine, lying down; pad- foot; angusta- big toe; asana- posture. Parivrtta supta padangusthasana could be… Read More »Parivrtta Supta Padangustasana – Revolved Reclining Hand To Big Toe Posture
Shava-Udarakarshanasana-Universal-Spinal-TwistShava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal Twist
Translation: Shava- corpse; Udar- abdomen; akarshan- stretch, pulling; asana- pose. The universal spinal twist pose is a relaxation-inducing pose. It… Read More »Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal Twist
Malasana-Garland-PostureMalasana – Garland Posture
Mal-asana is one of the poses which almost all humans before the invention of the modern toilet would have been… Read More »Malasana – Garland Posture
Yoga-Mudrasana-Yogic-Seal-PostureYoga Mudrasana – Yogic Seal Posture/ Baddha Padmasana – Bound Lotus Poture
This is an intense posture so if you knees start hurting at any point, immediately come out of the position.… Read More »Yoga Mudrasana – Yogic Seal Posture/ Baddha Padmasana – Bound Lotus Poture
Janu-Sirshasana-Seated-Head-To-Knee-PostureJanu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee Posture
Janu-knee, sirsh-head, asana-pose; Head to knee pose.The major focus of this pose is in two places, the hamstrings of the… Read More »Janu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee Posture
Paschimottanasana-Intense-West-Stretch-Seated-Forward-BendPaschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward Bend
This posture is full of benefits, but also not free from risks. Especially people with weak backs, need to listen… Read More »Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward Bend