A sedentary lifestyle can lead to many health issues such as obesity, joint issues, and spine problems, among others. Additionally, it can also lead to hip mobility issues or tight hips. As such, actor Sonnalli Seygall, who is a fitness enthusiast, took to Instagram to share some easy-to-do hip mobility yoga stretches. “These asanas really help me open my hips out, protect me from injuries and keep me flexible,” she captioned the post.
Stating the benefits of doing hip opening exercises, Dr Prashant Mistry, a physiotherapist, earlier told Indianexpress.com, “Hip openers tend to be both veritably grueling, but also veritably loved in a yoga practice.” He added that hip mobility yoga poses can help in “reducing stress and supporting the lower back.”
Have a look at the poses!
Dancing lion
*Sit on all fours
*Rotate your upper body, pelvic region, and thighs in a clockwise and anticlockwise direction
*In the Downward-Facing Dog pose, inhale. Exhale as you take the right foot to the outside of your right hand. Your foot should come to the front of the yoga mat so that the toes are in line with your fingers. Your right knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle and stacked above the ankle.
*Inhale as you bring the elbows to the floor with your forearms flat on your mat. Spread the palms out on the floor and keep your head in a neutral, relaxed position.
*Exhale and press into your left heel to keep your left leg active.
*Stay as long as you can in this position.
*Repeat on the other side.
Sonnalli however added a twist to the pose by turning her head to the opposite side.
*Kneel and bend forward in such a way that your buttocks are on your heels.
*Bring the chest to your thighs.
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*Place your hand on the bed/floor and try to touch your forehead to the floor.
*Hold this position and take five to ten deep breaths. Come back to the original position.
Child’s pose can also help in making the hip region more flexible (Source: Pixaby)
Butterfly pose
*Lie with your hips against the wall and legs stretched out.
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*Bend the knee, place the soles of your feet together, and open up the knees.
*Press the thighs gently.
Pigeon pose
*Sit on your knees with your spine erect.
*Now gently stretch your right leg backward (behind you).
*Keep extending the leg until your left knee and foot are adjacent to the right hip.
*Make sure your toes are pointed.
*Lean forward and breathe in deeply.
*Now push your midsection (chest) outwards.
*Remain in the position for about 20-25 seconds.
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