Hip Opening Yoga Poses (Advanced)
Unlock Your Hips and Improve Mobility With Advanced Level Hip Opening Yoga Poses.
Classes Available
Advanced
Padmasana – Weekly Advanced Class 169
40 MinFocus
Padmasana can be practiced in a variety of ways. Rather than holding static positions for long time durations this class approaches the pose from a flowing vinyasa-style sequence. The fundamental knee and hip movements that are specific to padmasana are...
Key Poses
Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana, padmasana.
Equipment
Mat.
Advanced
Yoga For The Piriformis – Weekly Advanced Class 173
45 MinFocus
Yoga to stretch and relax the piriformis muscle. This class on Yoga Selection features a sequence of poses that will help to both lengthen and relax the piriformis muscle. The piriformis is positioned deep in the buttock region. It sits...
Key Poses
Eka pada rajakapotasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, bolsters.
Advanced
Kurmasana & Tittibhasana – Weekly Advanced Class 179
40 MinFocus
This class explores links between hip opening poses like kurmasana and arm balancing poses like dwi hasta bhujasana and tittibhasana. In addition to demanding overall body strength these arm balances also require hip mobility. The ability to access hip movement...
Key Poses
Akarna dhanurasana, upavista konasana, kurmasana, dwi hasta bhujasana, tittibhasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Hip Bursitis – Weekly Advanced Class 189
40 MinFocus
This class features poses that target your hip flexors, IT band, piriformis and gluteals. Improving mobility in these areas can be helpful for yoga practitioners suffering from conditions like hip bursitis. Hip bursitis results from inflammation in the bursa, or...
Key Poses
Eka pada rajakapotasana, gomukhasana preparation.
Equipment
Mat, chair, blanket.
Advanced
Supta Padangusthasana – Weekly Advanced Class 220
45 MinFocus
This class takes an in-depth look at supta padangusthasana and its variations. It will be great for deepening your understanding of this extremely versatile pose. The class could be practiced after a session of backbends to release your back. As...
Key Poses
Supta padangusthasana 1,2,3 & 4.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, blanket, block, belt.
Advanced
Upavista Konasana & Variations – Weekly Advanced Class 222
40 MinFocus
This class features upavistha konasana and its variations parsva upavistha konasana and parivrtta upavistha konasana. Adaptations of trikonasana and parighasana are also included to help introduce and isolate key actions involved in each pose. Practiced together, this set of asanas...
Key Poses
Upavistha konasana, parsva upavistha konasana, parivrtta upavista konasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Parighasana & Parivrtta Upavista Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 238
50 MinFocus
Parivrtta upavistha konasana and parighasana feature prominently in this class. These poses can help to improve mobility around the latissimus dorsi and quadratus lumborum regions. This can result in a wider range of advanced forward bends becoming more accessible. In...
Key Poses
Parighasana, parivrtta parsvakonasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Upavista Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 265
45 MinFocus
Upavista Konasana (wide angled seated forward bend). This class features a forward bend sequence that builds towards upavista konasana and the related asanas parsva upavista konasana and parivrtta upavista konasana. In addition to challenging your hamstrings and groins some of...
Key Poses
Upavista konasana, parsva upavista konasana, paivrtta upavista konasana
Equipment
Mat, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Nine Yoga Poses For Hip Flexors – Weekly Advanced Class 278
30 MinFocus
Nine yoga poses for your hip flexors. The hip flexors can be targeted from a variety of different asana groups. This sequence approaches them from the perspective of backbends. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that join the...
Key Poses
Eka pada rajakapotasana, ustrasana, eka pada viparita dandasana, chatushpadasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Adductors – Weekly Advanced Class 308
45 MinFocus
This class features a series of poses designed to stretch and elongate the adductors. The adductor muscles, located on the inner thigh, are a group of muscles responsible for pulling the legs inward, or adducting them. They play a crucial...
Key Poses
Parighasana, upavistha Konasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Course Overview
Description
Hip opening yoga poses for experienced students. This invigorating yoga course consists of 10 advanced level classes, each specifically designed to target muscles related to your hips, including the adductors, gluteals, piriformis and hip flexors. Whether you have restricted mobility or stiff hips, our expertly crafted sequences anticipate potential difficulties and provide a range of solutions. Through a combination of poses that improve hip mobility and modifications for individual needs, this comprehensive course will unlock stiffness, enhance flexibility, and make a wider range of poses accessible. Take your hip opening yoga poses to the next level with this 10-part course.
Who is this course for?
This comprehensive online course is designed for:
- Experienced Students looking to take their hip related yoga poses to the next level.
- Individuals with Tight Hips: If you struggle with limited mobility and stiffness in your hips, this course will help you open up and increase flexibility.
- Those with Hip-Related Discomfort: If you experience hip bursitis, tight glutes, or discomfort due to prolonged sitting, this course provides therapeutic poses to alleviate pain.
- Individuals Seeking Balance and Stability: Strengthen and stabilise your hip muscles to improve balance, posture, and overall stability in your yoga practice and daily life.
- Athletes and Runners: If you’re an athlete or a runner, this course will address the specific needs of your hip flexors, helping to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
- Advanced students Looking to Deepen their Practice: Dive deep into hip opening poses and develop a well-rounded home yoga practice with this comprehensive 10-class course.
- Individuals with Restricted Mobility: The course focuses on providing solutions and modifications for those with limited mobility in the hip region, helping you find sustainable and balanced poses.
How will this course help?
Experience the following benefits:
- Increase Range of Motion: Targeted hip opening poses will improve the flexibility and range of motion in your hips.
- Release Tightness: Lengthen and loosen the adductors, gluteals, and hip flexors, reducing stiffness and tension.
- Enhance Stability and Balance: Strengthen and stabilise the hip muscles, promoting better balance and posture.
- Alleviate Discomfort: Find relief from hip-related issues such as hip bursitis, tight glutes, and pain associated with prolonged sitting.
- Access a Wider Range of Poses: Open hips will enable you to perform standing poses and forward bends with greater ease.
- Personalised Modifications: Let us guide you through modifications tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a safe and effective practice.
What do I get from this course?
- A comprehensive and structured approach to hip opening yoga tailored to fit into your busy schedule
- Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
- Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
- Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
- Email support from your teacher
Stay up to date with the latest news from Yoga Selection