Beginner
Standing
Hip Opener
Description
A powerful standing pose that builds strength and stamina in the legs and core, while opening the hips and chest.
Instructions
- Start in Mountain Pose.
- Step your feet wide apart, about 4 to 5 feet.
- Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in slightly.
- Align your right heel with your left arch.
- Bend your right knee over your right ankle, so your shin is perpendicular to the floor.
- Extend your arms parallel to the floor, palms down.
- Gaze over your right fingertips.
Benefits
- Stretches the legs and ankles
- Opens the groins, chest, and lungs
- Stimulates abdominal organs
- Increases stamina
- Relieves backaches, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
- Develops balance and stability
- Improves circulation and respiration
- Therapeutic for carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, infertility, osteoporosis, and sciatica
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