INFORMATION
© YoPO
2024
Illustrations by MCKIBILLO
Theme – looking after your hips
Too much time sitting results in the hips being held in one position for prolonged periods, with the thighs at an approximate right angle to the body and the knees pointing forwards. This means that the muscles at the front of the body responsible for raising the legs may become shortened and the range of rotational movement available at the hip joints may be reduced. Ultimately this can adversely affect everyday movements such as walking, getting in and out of the car, moving into a standing position from sitting as well as fitness for your preferred sport or form of exercise.
Day 4 practices include some stretching and movement options and a short video sequence
This short sequence is based around Warrior 2 pose. It should be accessible to people with no yoga experience and gently work the legs and feet as well as opening the hips and chest and getting the body out of the chair shape.
Try to build one or more of the stretches or movements for hips into your routine, when you can, for example: