Hip Mobility and Stability – Weekly Intermediate Class 430

This class features poses that work with the muscles and connective tissues around the hips, including the hip flexors, outer hips, and gluteal region. Developing balanced strength and mobility in these areas can support more comfortable and coordinated movement at the hip joint.

Hip bursitis refers to inflammation of a bursa – a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between bones and surrounding soft tissues. In the hip, this most commonly occurs on the outer side of the joint, where the tendons of the gluteal muscles pass over the greater trochanter of the femur.

For some practitioners experiencing sensitivity in this area, carefully selected movements that improve control and range of motion in the surrounding muscles may help reduce unnecessary strain on the joint. This class includes a range of hip-focused poses from different asana groups, including forward bends and backbends, allowing you to explore these actions progressively.

Alongside supporting hip function, the sequence also aims to improve general mobility, helping to make a wider range of poses more accessible over time. It builds on last week’s class on essential poses for tight hips, offering an opportunity to apply those foundations in a more expansive practice.