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)
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