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

Ardha Chandrasana (Anjaneyasana) – Half Moon Pose
Ardha – Half Chadra – Moon This posture is also called Anjaneyasana. Steps: Start in Ashwa Sanchalanasana, a deep lunge… Read More »Ardha Chandrasana (Anjaneyasana) – Half Moon Pose

Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana – Legs Spread back stretch pose
Pada – Legs Prasar – Spread Steps:- Sit in Dandasana Spread your legs as wide as possible. Interlock the fingers… Read More »Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana – Legs Spread back stretch pose

Vyaghrasana – Tiger Pose
Translation: Vyaghra-Tiger; asana- posture. Vyaghrasana (the tiger pose) is a dynamic pose used to warm up the body. It is… Read More »Vyaghrasana – Tiger Pose

Sukhasana – Cross Legged Pose
Translation: Sukh- Joy/Bliss; asana- posture. This is also known as the Easy pose or blissful pose and is often used… Read More »Sukhasana – Cross Legged Pose

Udarakarshanasana – Abdominal Stretch Posture
Translation: Udar- abdomen; akarshan- stretching, pulling; asana- pose. Most of the Yoga asanas (postures) are generally done on an empty… Read More »Udarakarshanasana – Abdominal Stretch Posture

Sucirandhrasana – Eye Of The Needle Posture
Suci – needle Randhra – opening/aperture/hole Variation 1 Variation 2 Steps: Lie on your back, with your knees bent, and… Read More »Sucirandhrasana – Eye Of The Needle Posture

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana/ Upright hand to big toe pose
Translation: Utthita – Upright; Hasta – hand; Pad – feet; Angushtha – big toe; asana- posture. Utthita hasta padangusthasana series… Read More »Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana/ Upright hand to big toe pose

Krounchasana – Heron Pose
Krounchasana/Heron Pose is an intense forward bend pose which also comes in the Intermediate series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This… Read More »Krounchasana – Heron Pose

Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C & D – Wide legged Forward bend A,B,C & D
Prasarita : Wide stance ; Pad: Foot ; Uttan : Intense stretch. Wide-legged standing forward bend with variations and full… Read More »Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C & D – Wide legged Forward bend A,B,C & D

Upavistha Konasana A – Wide angle seated forward bend
Upavistha – Seated, Kon – angle Steps Sit in Dandasana. Spread your legs about 90 to 120 degrees apart. Place… Read More »Upavistha Konasana A – Wide angle seated forward bend