What are some yoga poses for hip opening?

When practicing yoga, because some people's hips are naturally opened before, it is very easy to practice various yoga movements. However, some people may have tight hips due to doing other sports or running every day, which brings great inconvenience to practicing yoga. Among yoga movements, some can help open the hips.

Best Yoga Hip Opener: Sleeping Swan

From Downward Dog, bring your right calf to the front of your mat, bringing your right knee toward your right wrist and your right ankle toward your left wrist. (If your right hip comes off the mat, place a rolled blanket or firm pillow under your right hip.) Crawl forward on your hands until your head touches the ground (or supports your head on a soft block or blanket) and hold for 10 deep breaths. Repeat the same action on the left side

Best Yoga Hip Opener 2: Ankle Press Knee

Sit up straight, place your right calf parallel to the mat, place your left calf on top of your right calf, keep them parallel, and relax your feet to protect your knees. (If your knees and ankles don't touch, place a blanket in the gap between them.) Hold for five deep breaths, then repeat with your left calf underneath.

Best Yoga Hip Opener #3: Low Lunge with Back Knee on the Ground

From Downward Dog, step your left foot forward to center between your palms, then place your back knee on the ground. If you've reached your limit, keep leaning forward, but if you have more room, slowly crawl your hands forward onto your right leg, straightening your spine. Stay here for 5 deep breaths. Repeat the same action on the left side.

Best Yoga Hip Opener #4: Lizard Pose

From Downward Dog, lift your right thigh, open your hip, bend your knee, and bring your right foot to the outside of your right hand. Place your left knee on the ground and, if it feels OK, gently lower your forearm until it touches the ground. Hold here for 5 deep breaths, then repeat on the left side.

Best Yoga Hip Opener 5: Warrior II

From Downward Dog, step your right foot forward to center your palms, placing your left heel on the ground and slightly rotating your ankle outward. Open your arms like a windmill, extending your left arm back and your right arm forward. Bend your right knee, keeping it in line with your right ankle. Stay here for 5 deep breaths. Repeat the same action on the left side.

Best Yoga Hip Opener 6: Half Chair Pose + Half Ankle to Knee

Stand up with your feet parallel and directly below your hipbones, shoulders in line with hips, close your eyes and hold for 3 deep breaths. On the next inhale, bend your knees and drop your hips down as if you were sitting in a chair. Raise your arms toward your ears and drop your shoulder blades. Shift your weight to your left foot and cross your right ankle over your left knee, keeping your right foot slightly bent to protect your knee. Hold for 5 breaths. Repeat the same action on the other side.

Best Yoga Hip Opener #7: Prayer Squat

Start by standing with your feet one foot apart, toes pointed out, and hips open. Begin to soften, bend your knees, and sink your hips toward the ground, hovering at whatever height feels comfortable to you. Bring your elbows to the inside of your thighs, gently push your knees outward, and place your hands in front of your chest in prayer position. Try to keep your spine as long as possible. Stay here for 5 to 10 deep breaths.

When practicing yoga, you must remember that you don’t have to do the movements exactly, but you must feel them with your heart, learn to adjust your breath, and stay calm inside, not thinking about unhappy things. Only in this way can the role of yoga in exercising the body and mind be brought into play. If you do yoga at home, don't do it directly on the floor in case you catch a cold. It's best to use a yoga mat.