Restore Hip Mobility: Undo the Effects of Sitting – Weekly Intermediate Class 440

This 50-minute class is designed to restore mobility to the hips and lower body by addressing some of the most common effects of prolonged sitting. Extended periods spent seated can contribute to tightness in the hip flexors, hamstrings, adductors, and gluteal muscles, reducing freedom of movement through the hips and pelvis and placing additional demands on the lower back.

The sequence combines standing poses, seated postures, gentle twists, and supported reclining variations to help reverse these patterns and re-establish balanced movement. Trikonasana, Parsvottanasana, and Virabhadrasana I variations improve mobility through the legs and front hips, while seated poses and supported hip-opening variations release tension and restore ease through the pelvis and lower body.

Suitable for a wide range of experience levels, this class offers a practical and accessible way to improve hip mobility, support healthier movement patterns, and reduce the tendency for the lower back to compensate for restrictions elsewhere in the body. It is an ideal addition to a regular practice and complements the broader hip mobility program.