Bathtub yoga for tight, sore hips
Yoga props: they’re everywhere.I’d hate to suggest that there’s really such a thing as bathtub yoga. We already have Broga, Doga, paddleboard yoga, karaoke yoga and Star Wars yoga; the last thing we need is another yoga gimmick. But the truth is, practicing hip openers while you soak in a hot tub can ease sore […]
Prop up in half-moon and learn to fly
The first time I lifted off in half-moon I was in a setup just like the one in the picture below, but without the belt. At that moment, after months of mid-room struggle, I finally understood why yogis so often count this demanding balance pose among their favorites. Between the wall at my foot and the […]
Sit Like a Pretzel to Stretch Your Hips
Rob a bank and you are likely to be punished by losing your freedom of movement. But for no greater crime than getting older, or sitting too much, or both, you can lose the freedom of movement in your hips. Even some otherwise beneficial acts, like running, cycling and playing team sports, can put you […]