7 Best Yoga Hip openers for beginners
Tight hips are one of the most common conditions these days for mant of us. We sit in chairs for long hours and we generally do not sit in hip opening positions like a squat very often. Tight hips can lead to a whole host of issues like lower back pain, misalignments in the spine, and can even lead to injury.
Take the time to let your hips relax and open in their own time, hip openers will feel amazing! Here are 7 best yoga hip openers for beginners. These poses might do the trick to help your hips.
Agnistambhasana - Fire Log Pose
Agnistambhasana or the Fire Log Pose is a good hip opener. In Sanskrit, Agni means fire, Stambha means statue and Asana means a Pose. Agnistambhasana is an easy pose and can be used to improve the flexibility of the hips and groin muscles. Agnistambhasana regulates the breathing and helps to open the hips. The asana increases the agni, and one can get relief from stress and depression. It opens and stretches the hips, groins and buttocks. It improves the functions of the abdominal organs, and strengthens the calves, legs and thighs.
Baddha Konasana - Cobbler's Pose
Badhakonasana is also popularly known as the Butterfly Pose because of the movement of the legs during the posture, giving the appearance of a butterfly flapping its wings. Targeting primarily the legs, it is the perfect antidote to relax and stretch the muscles of the legs. This yoga pose will relax your body, mind and soul that will comfort your tired feet.
Supta Baddha Konasana - Reclined Goddess Pose
Reclined Bound Angle Pose, also known as Reclined Cobbler’s Pose, is a deeply relaxing yoga position that is recommended for students of all levels. This pose instills a sense of deep relaxation. It is not only a restorative posture but also a hip opening asana. It is a basic pose, which just about anyone can try their hand at. This asana is also called the Reclined Cobbler’s Pose or the Reclined Goddess Pose.
Anjaneyasana - Crescent Lunge
Anjaneyasana is a deep lunge. It provides a powerful stretch to the groin, quads, and iliopsoas of the back leg. The front leg receives a different but still deep stretch, along with strength work.
Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II
Warrior 2 — Virabhadrasana II is a standing yoga pose named after a mythological Hindu warrior, Virabhadra. A powerful stretch for the legs, groins, and chest, Virabhadrasana II also increases stamina. It helps to relieve backaches, and stimulates healthy digestion. This is a deep hip-opening pose that strengthens the muscles in the thighs and buttocks. It tones the abdomen, ankles, and arches of the feet.
Prasarita Padottanasana - Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Prasarita means separated. Pada means legs or feet. Uttana means intense stretching. The direct translation is “wide-stance forward bend’. This pose can also be translated as spread out feet intense stretch. Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold is a calming forward bend that stretches the hamstrings and back. There are several arm variations and other modifications available.
Kapotasana - Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose is an asana that is performed in the seated position. This helps to open up the chest and also strengthens the back and groin.
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