we’re sinking in, giving up, and letting go with a restorative approach to hip openers. this isn’t about flexibility—it’s about melting away the everyday bullshit and surrendering to the process. let your body lead and let it all drop.
recommended props: blocks, pillows, bolster, blanket
featured poses:
corpse pose (savasana)
supported fish pose (matsyasana)
supine twist (supta matsyendrasana)
reclined extended hand to big toe pose (supta utthita hasta padangusthasana)
downward dog (adho mukha svanasana)
forward fold (uttanasana)
mountain pose (tadasana)
upward salute (urdhva hastasana)
halfway lift (ardha uttanasana)
three-legged dog (tri pada adho mukha svanasana)
half pigeon pose (ardha kapotasana)
fire log pose (agnistambhasana)
reclined bound angle pose (supta baddha konasana)
corpse pose (savasana)
Up Next in yoga for flexibility
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pigeon pose breakdown
welcome to pigeon pose breakdown—a chance to slow down, open up, and feel whatever’s ready to surface. deep hip openers like pigeon can unlock a lot of stored emotions. whatever comes up, trust that it’s supposed to be there. you’re not alone—your mat is here to catch it all.
props needed: none
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camel pose breakdown
just like hip openers, heart openers and backbends can bring up a lot. let whatever comes move through you. take your time. breathe deep. and if the tears flow, let them.
no props needed
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learn the splits
it’s time to get into the most open of hip openers: hanumanasana (full split). let your body take its time and sink into this expansion slowly—however long it takes. no need to force anything. there’s no rush. just let it open naturally.
suggested props: two blocks
you’ll explore:
savasana
recl...
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