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Hip Flexor Heaven

Intermediate I
(340 Reviews)
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This class targets the hips flexors, a common problem area for many, including runners, athletes, people with desk jobs and those with hyperlordosis. David guides you through a class that builds gradually toward a final series of deep openers for the quads and psoas muscles, starting and finishing with a guided relaxation.

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 15 of the Daily Dose 30-Day Intermediate Yoga Challenge.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Hips
  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
  • Yoga for Athletes
  • Yoga for Runners
  • Yoga for Back Care
Melanie Lichtinger
November 13, 2016
Comment:

Another excellent class by the water (loved the sounds of the waves, and of the pebbles when you moved, David) - ahhhh!
Much needed and appreciated stretching of the hip flexors - great remedy not just for runners, also for cyclists and desk sitters like myself :-) Lots of variations, and good to notice which side is more open, and aim for balance.
The only reason why I only gave you 4 instead of 5 stars was because you forgot to do the counterstretch (I always love those and find them so important - thank you for integrating them!) in the end on the second side, and the transition into savasana was too fast for me. I needed and did a few side twists first. Other than that detail, excellent and bookmarked to re-visit often.
Big gratitude for these classes!

Heidiyogi
November 1, 2016
Comment:

u've made my day. I really feel the opening . Thank you , Namaste

jessiemayp
October 28, 2016
Comment:

Hi David, thank you so much for the class! Unfortunately at minute 27, I am unable to get into the pose due to pain in my achilles tendons. Do you know any way in which I can address this? Namaste!

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
October 28, 2016
Comment:

Yes, roll up a small towel and place it under your ankle. If it doesn't help, use a thicker towel until you get enough support.

DeniseCS
October 6, 2016
Comment:

Thank you David for another incredible class. I love your voice and your commentary and pose descriptions are the best. This realm opened up my hip flexor sand gave relief to my lower back.

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