Deep Hip Opening Flow

Hip OpeningVinyasaMaya curated
Back
Easy Pose
Easy
Bound Angle Pose
BoundAngle
Table Top
TableTop
Low Lunge Right
LowLunge
Lizard Pose Right
Lizard
Low Lunge Left
LowLunge
Lizard Pose Left
Lizard
Downward Facing Dog
DownwardFacingDog
Yogi Squat
YogiSquat
Reclined Pigeon Right
ReclinedPigeon
Reclined Pigeon Left
ReclinedPigeon
Happy Baby
HappyBaby
Reclined Spinal Twist Right
ReclinedSpinalTwist
Reclined Spinal Twist Left
ReclinedSpinalTwist
Savasana
Savasana

Mayasays...

Hip opening is both physical and emotional work! Our hips store a lot of tension from sitting, stress, and even unexpressed emotions. These poses help release physical tightness while potentially bringing up feelings - that's completely normal. Be patient and gentle with yourself as you explore these deep stretches.

Description

Comprehensive hip opening sequence targeting all areas of the hips

Poses (15)

Centering
Easy Pose

Easy Pose

Sit tall, notice areas of tightness in hips

8breaths
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Inner Thigh Opening
Bound Angle Pose

Bound Angle Pose

Soles together, gentle forward fold optional

12breaths
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Transition
Table Top

Table Top

Come to hands and knees

4breaths
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Hip Flexor Stretch
Low Lunge Right

Low Lunge Right

Right foot forward, sink hips down and forward

12breaths
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Deep Hip Opening
Lizard Pose Right

Lizard Pose Right

From low lunge, forearms down, right knee out

12breaths
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Hip Flexor Stretch
Low Lunge Left

Low Lunge Left

Left foot forward, sink hips down and forward

12breaths
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Deep Hip Opening
Lizard Pose Left

Lizard Pose Left

From low lunge, forearms down, left knee out

12breaths
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Reset
Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Pedal feet, shake out legs

8breaths
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Deep Squat
Yogi Squat

Yogi Squat

Feet wide, squat down, elbows press knees

12breaths
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Passive Hip Opening
Reclined Pigeon Right

Reclined Pigeon Right

On back, right ankle on left thigh, thread needle

12breaths
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Passive Hip Opening
Reclined Pigeon Left

Reclined Pigeon Left

On back, left ankle on right thigh, thread needle

12breaths
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Hip Release
Happy Baby

Happy Baby

Hold feet, knees wide, gentle rock side to side

12breaths
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Integration
Reclined Spinal Twist Right

Reclined Spinal Twist Right

Knees to right, arms in T-shape

12breaths
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Integration
Reclined Spinal Twist Left

Reclined Spinal Twist Left

Knees to left, arms in T-shape

12breaths
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Final Rest
Savasana

Savasana

Complete relaxation, notice openness in hips

24breaths
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Anatomical Focus

Hips
Groins
Glutes
Lower Back

Teaching Notes

Encourage props like bolsters and blocks. Never force hip opening. Breathe deeply and allow gradual release. Great for athletes and desk workers. In Yin style, hold poses much longer with props.

Sequence Details

Target Duration:
25m
Intensity:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Type:
hip_opening
Poses:
15

Yoga Styles

Primary style
Vinyasa
Also practiced in
YinHathaRestorativeTherapeutic
VinyasaFlow dynamically between poses, use breath-synchronized movement
YinHold each pose much longer (3-5 minutes), use props for support
HathaHold poses longer with focus on alignment, add more standing poses
RestorativeUse bolsters, blankets, and blocks for completely passive opening
TherapeuticIndividual modifications, focus on healing tight hips
PrenatalModify supine poses, use props for comfort and safety

Focus Areas

Hip OpeningFlexibilityStress ReliefLower Body