Yin Yoga — Hip Opening
Six Yin Yoga postures targeting the hips, pelvis, and lower back. Each posture is held for 3–5 minutes, working deeply into the connective tissues.
Important Caution
Avoid deep hip postures if you have hip replacements or recent hip surgery. Work with sensation, not pain.
Session Progress
0 / 6 posturesTick each posture as you complete it.
Posture Sequence
Butterfly Pose
Baddha Konasana (Yin)
Opens the inner groin and hips.
Dragon Pose
Low Lunge (Yin)
Deeply stretches the hip flexors.
Sleeping Swan
Pigeon Pose (Yin)
Targets the outer hip and piriformis.
Shoelace Pose
Gomukhasana (Yin)
Opens the outer hips and IT band.
Deer Pose
Asymmetric Seated Twist
Releases the hip rotators and lower back.
Savasana
Corpse Pose
Integration and rest.
Devotional Context
In yogic anatomy, the hips are associated with the Svadhisthana chakra — the seat of creativity, emotion, and flow. Yin Yoga of the hips is often described as releasing not just physical tension but stored emotional patterns.
Practice Details
Duration
40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Postures
6 postures
Ideal For
Hip tightness, lower back tension, emotional release, deep flexibility
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These practices are offered for general wellbeing and are not a substitute for medical care. Consult your doctor before beginning if you have health conditions, injuries, or are pregnant.