Active Hip Mobility

Everyone loves passive hip stretches, but did you know that often when our muscles feel "tight" they could benefit from moving through more active ranges of motion? Moving the hips actively in all the ways they're capable will increase your range of motion over time and might even decrease hip pain!

This is a great class for all levels. We start on the back, do some side-lying hip and leg movements (not your average clam shells!) to wake up the glutes and hip rotators, and practice one of my favourite bridge pose variations that works into ALL the thigh and hip muscles.

I demonstrate some table pose variations, downward dog, and plank pose using the chair for those who would like less weight on their hands, or don't want to place the knees on the floor.

We end the class with a seated sequence that both stretches and strengthens the hips through a few different movements. The seated portion is demonstrated on the floor and on a chair.

Props may be helpful:

- a chair

- cushion or pillow

- a couple yoga blocks or stool