Restorative Yoga for the Hips

My hips have been painful and I've been worried about arthritis (I'm 69 yrs. old). I decided to give this a try. I didn't realize just how tight my hip/groin muscles are! I will do this regularly. Always love sessions with Satiya.
Thank you!

Thank you, Satiya. This is exactly what I needed to release the twinge in my lower back. The balance between yin forward-folding and the resting back fold at the end did the trick. I found it helpful during the second forward-fold position (with legs stretched out) to modify it for myself by doing a kind of seated happy baby. I was able to support myself folding forward that way. (I have great difficulty folding forward from my hips). Thank you again! I'll come back to this one regularly.

I struggled with the opening poses--even with bolster and blankets and some pillows I could barely achieve the postures. My hips were indeed screaming. Is it a good idea just to keep trying, or to do other stretching classes first?

Really wasn't sure if this was for me at first because I have very tight hips & hamstrings, so it was difficult but wow it feels amazing afterwards!

Thanks very much Satiya, I loved it

Thank you Satiya. I love your calming way with restorative yoga.

Thanks satiya.
I'm training to compete in powerlifting but also doing yoga to keep myself as mobile as possible. Been a bit lazy with it lately but have resolved to get back into it at least 3 times a week, well I decided to do this class as my hips felt noticeably tighter than normal lately (I've actually got quite flexible, open hips for a 93kg guy), especially my right one and during the first pose i actually felt my left hip muscles release and relax, i feel amazing now.

Namaste.

Phenomenal class

Thanks Satiya. This was great for my hips.

I loved this and the stretches felt great. There was one thing that did not quite fit the shape of my body. I have a long back so when I did the supported squat my elbows were around 6" above my knee caps. I had to really stoop my upper back to do this. Not sure how to adjust?

This was great. I can feel the air in my hips right now,

My inner thighs are so tight, but I tried. Satiya’s voice and instructions are so helpful and soothing. Good ssion.

Oh Ma Gaaaawd. Melt me like butter. That was divine.

a great class with careful cuing and a perfect yin pace

Thanks for a great hip stretch. I love the techniques with the bolster and blankets. My legs are long and it is hard for me to get into some of those poses (particularly cross legged poses). Having the bolster and blankets helped tremendously.

My hips have been so sore lately and the gentle stretching in this routine was just what I needed. It was such wonderful release and Satiya's calm and gentle manner was soothing and nurturing. I will return to this routine regularly. Thank you.

Great for the gluteals and hamstrings, but would love to see a restorative or yin class that had more anterior hip stretches.

Thank you for this. Very calming voice and great positions. Just what I neeeded

Wonderful and challenging class. Namaste!

That was an incredibly delicious and delightful 35 minutes. As an advanced practitioner (30++ years), I often find myself at the dilemma of self led, challenging practices full stop. I find it is an incredibly useful tool for my mind, body and spirit to be nourished at a level that brings awareness, not challenge to me as person (and teacher). Thank you so much for this privilege. I feel reinvigorated! Namaste.

"Feel the blood 'cursing' through your veins..." <<< I see what you did there, Satiya! Yes! My hips are screaming and this is my second attempt at your terrific class. It was actually a little better than my first attempt a week ago and I will definitely be back to keep working on it. I love when a class shows me how much work I need to do and the progress you feel when you try it again. I appreciate so much that there were not tons of poses to move into and out of. It was just enough and this will definitely be a go-to class for me. You have a lovely, soothing voice. Thank you!

Some of the positions were really tough and I wasn't anywhere close to Satiya's position, but in time it will happen. My hips and back are a little looser. Baby steps...

I like her style and she is very clear on directions, and has a very calming voice.

Peaceful relaxing restorative. This was much appreciated after my morning run in the cold. Hips, glutes, adductors, back all relaxed and happy!

Exactly what I needed today! For some reason not feeling as good as I would like, and almost decided not to participate. Once I tuned in and saw the bolster, I thought I could give it a try. So glad I did. Feel much better and will continue to do these poses. Thanks!

Whoa! I was looking for a challenge but was confronted with an impossibility. Try as I may the body wasn't able to contort anywhere close to what you were doing. I could have used some old guy accommodations so I could at least play along. Maybe someday but not today.

My hips and lower back feel much better. Thank you!

i'm sure this would be a great class for folks with already fairly open hips and hamstrings, but for me many of the poses were inaccessible (supported yogi squat, sitting w/ legs straight out) due to my extremely tight hamstrings/hips, and modifications weren't offered so i ended up quite frustrated :(

I have been recovering from a leg injury for almost a year. I thought I was keeping my hips somewhat open, but this class shocked me with how restricted my hip movements really are. I will use this class regularly to help improve my hip motion. Satiya, your ethereal voice and gentle choice of words got me through the tightness pain. Thank you!

Thank you, Satiya! This class has really helped relieved some accumulated tension. I have very tight hamstrings so the forward bend with open legs was almost impossible for me but the rest of the postures feel really good. Namaste!

Thanks so much to Satiya for this class dedicated to opening up the hips. I feel better and I will return to this class regularly.

This class is like a flowing stream that gently shapes stones. I will definitely be doing it regularly until my hips and I have established a better working relationship!

I have been doing yoga for years but have never experienced yoga like Satiya's. Brilliantly executed, outstanding intuitive instructions, and the peace of inner being. Bravo.

I had hip surgery las dec. removal of my labrum and removal of bony growth. The joint is perfect no issues. I don't have any flexibility right now especial in inner groin area on the left is there anything that I can do help regain flexibility or will this class be enough?

Thank you! This class has done miracles for my hip and low back pain.

This is the first class I've taken from Satiya and I am so glad I did. I am a runner and my hips are extremely tight. Her instruction enabled me to work through poses that have been a struggle. Slower-paced classes are a challenge for me, but this class was worth getting out of my mental comfort zone and experience the benefits of a slower flow. Thank you so much!

I've been having hip pain for several months after running a half marathon soon after doing a triathalon. This 35 min class is exactly what I needed! Slow but challenging if you have tight hips. My hips feel fantastic right now. I plan on doing this 2-3 times a week to see if my hip pain will ease.

Amazing love love this class, thank you!

This was exactly what I needed to tackle some awful PMS cramps that go from my belly around to my aching, screaming lower back. I felt more at ease approaching it this gentle and slow way. I didn't have the "proper" bolster so I used some regular pillows and was still able to have that supported feeling.

I enjoyed this immensely - my hips thank you.

This class offered just enough quiet time for me to think about what was happening in my body and connect to the emotions that surfaced. Much needed. Thank you Satiya!