13/03/2019
I had to share this so I can have it for easy access. My hips get so tight because of squats, I’m going to need this badly - with
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Lotus can help us sit for long periods of time, but when done correctly can also strengthen the back, ankles, and hips, while aiding digestion! For more modifications, progressions, and foundational poses, check out our ebook (link in bio) 🙏🏻❤️ share this with someone that would benefit and save it for your personal practice! Thanks for sharing Yoga Scoop ・・・
Tutorial Tuesday, tag your tight hip yoga buddies!
I want to share something important before going on. Instead of looking at poses as something to work towards and achieve, view them as something that just happens through discipline and regular practice. You unroll your mat everyday move, do stuff that feels good, and challenge yourself in safe fun ways and as a result things happen. Making a pose your objective can be detrimental to your body and also a fast way to become frustrated and stagnant in your practice. Important note before getting into a pose that requires mindfulness and attention as you practice it!
To open your body for Lotus you want to get into your groin and internal rotation of the hips.
Lateral lunges and butterfly will open your groin.
Pigeon and hugging your for and/or shin opens the internal rotation of your hips.
Practice these regularly to get all loosey goosey in your hips.
Before moving into Lotus make sure your hips are super warm and open! It would be smart to repeat this sequence 3 or 4 times before ever coming into it. When you do, be sure it’s slow and mindful!
Time to practice!!!
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