The term "hip openers" is used a lot in yoga, but no one ever talks about what that actually means. What exactly are we looking to open? Is it the hip bone, the hip socket, the hip joint, or all of ...

It's said that we store a lot of emotions in our hips (if you've ever started crying during Pigeon Pose, you know what that means), and that should come as no surprise--the hips are one of the most ...

Hip mobility may not be the most exciting topic to get conversation flowing around a dinner table. But with more (and more) of us spending prolonged periods sitting and less time standing, finding out ...

Sometimes the most beneficial yoga poses aren’t the bendiest or the toughest to do, but easy postures you can drop into while watching TV. One prime example? Butterfly pose, a chill yet effective move ...

You might not realize it, but some simple yoga poses can often do the most work. Case in point? The fire log pose. While it looks like the perfect cross-legged position for relaxing on the couch, it’s ...

If you sit at a desk the majority of the day, there’s a very high likelihood that your hips are tight. Sitting puts pressure on the lower back, which can cause pain extending to the hips. Lack of ...

Fire log pose, also known as ankle-to-knee pose, is a deep outer hip and glute opener, says Chloe Kernaghan, yoga pro and co-founder of New York City's Sky Ting. It involves sitting on your mat and ...

Hip flexors connect the upper thigh to the lower spine and pelvis, playing a crucial role in walking, running, and maintaining proper posture. Modern lifestyles involving prolonged sitting create ...

Tight hip flexors are right up there with back and knee pain when it comes to universal problem for many yogis. The proof: hip flexor stretches are among the most requested moves in yoga classes.