5 Restorative Poses to Help Tight Hip Flexors
Do you ever stand up and ask yourself, “Why are my hips so tight?” There are many reasons, but one may be that, on average, we sit around for 10-14 hours per day, and those muscles are being overused. Today, we will review some restorative poses that could help you with the tightness in your hips. These restorative poses use props such as blankets, bolsters, yoga blocks, and more to help your body feel supported and relaxed. The goal is not to stretch the muscles but to relax the body and mind.
Stretch of the Week: Reclined Pigeon
The final week of July’s stretch is called Reclined Pigeon. This will stretch the outer hip, piriformis, gluteal, and low back musculature. You will get a bonus stretch through the front hip flexors as well!
Stretch of the Week: Bosu® Ball Psoas Stretch
We will be performing the Bosu® Ball Psoas Stretch for the fourth week of May! This stretch will target the psoas, hip flexors, abdominals and muscles between the front ribs.
