Yin Yoga for the Hips and Lower Back
Intermediate I
In this yin yoga class, Sarah-Jane teaches you a sequence that will deeply release the muscles around the back, hips and legs, including the lower back, outer hips, gluts, hip flexors, hamstrings, groin and upper back. It's a great class if you are looking to relieve lower back pain, hip tightness and leg cramps. The space is very quiet and there is no music in this class, so feel free to add your own.
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If you are having issues with your IT bands or exceeding tightness in your hips this is a great class. Namaste Sarah-Jane.
Thank you, Sarah-Jane!
One of my favourite practices at the moment. Have had ongoing lower back, hip issues and this brings so much relef. Thank you <3
Divine. What a wonderful class! Thank you!
amazing class. deep and peaceful stretch. feel so open and relaxed.
Awwww, that was bliss..I had pulled my back a couple of days ago..Was getting very agro & tense with the tightness & pain..This was lovely to release & find space & relief just before bed. Thank you Sarah Jane
Thank you - excellent for relieving period pain
This was a wonderful clas for me today. Just what I needed. Thank you!
Thanks. x
Wow! What an amazing class. For a guy with super stiff hips and a injured lower back, I can’t think of a more helpful and relieving class. Thank you
I have been reviewing numerous online Yoga options. None of them that I have found offer yoga to people over 70 who are NOT beginners. This seems to me to be a big gap in availability. I've ben doing yoga in classes and on my own for 30 years - off and on. I can't find anything suitable for me at age77 with plenty of knowledge about yoga but some restrictions for an aging body. Some of the "gentle" yoga seems too gentle, and the usual yoga is too difficult. Can you direct me? Or create something that works for us older folks who want to keep what flexibility we still have without treating us like beginners?
Hello Miriam. Great points. I have a feeling you would love some of Rachel's classes. Have you tried her series on Bow Pose? https://www.doyogawithme.com/peak-pose/bow
I can’t answer your question but want to say you’re an inspiration & I hope I can stay motivated with my practice as long as you have. Much love!
I’m the same age, 77, with twenty years of practice. DWWM has made me accept that experienced isn't the same as expert or advanced. I would love more programs or classes at the intermediate level that don’t spend too much time on basics ( we know what downdog and warrior poses are) and provide options for the aspirational asanas. Your site has maintained my sanity during the COVID pandemic.
That was wonderful Sarah Jane, I feel like a human noodle now. Yin or restorative yoga is so helpful during this time dealing with isolation.
Thank you. I will come back to this video.
I started to get into Yin Yoga since I have very tight legs and hips. This class felt like a great relief. On the next day, I did a vinyasa class and I could feel a big difference in the flexibility of my legs, especially the hamstrings. Holding the right stretches for a couple of minutes really makes sense to me. You can feel how after a minute or so the muscles stop gripping and slowly let go. Thank you, Sarah!
More Yin Yoga from Sarah Jane please. Love love love this class.
I love all the yin classes on this site, but I think this one is my absolute favorite. Sarah Jane's energy is so calming and the sequence of postures is perfect. I need to do this one more often!
Great class to release the hips, legs and lower back. Easy to follow with clear guidance and good pace. My hips were suffering before this class and I already feel great opening and release in the hips and legs.
Thank you! This was a great class. My hips feel better than they have in years.
loved the deep stretches - its amazing how far a little patience will get you resp. me! Thanks!
Wonderful class! Thank you Sarah for such a wonderfully releasing class! Your voice is very calming and I loved your reminders of how this practice is helping our organs and meridians. This is the first class I’ve done with you and I plan on doing many more! Thank you for being a wonderful yoga instructor!
Thanks Sarah - Needed this after lots of lower body exercise this week. It works!
Love this class!
Not my usual type of yoga practice, I tend to do more power/vinayasa but this was so so good! I will certainly do this again!
When I do shoelace pose, I feel the stretch primarily in my outstretched leg and not in the bent leg. Is this okay? How can I modify the pose to a lower flexibility level?
Thank you for your question. Yes, most feel the stretch when the leg is out stretched more so at the back of the knee and the IT band. You feel it more in the outer hips in the full pose. A modification is to just cross your ankle over your thigh rather than stacking the knees, you can support your bent knee with a block or pillow. If you’re aiming for the full pose you can elevate your hips by sitting on something which may help release the hip. Thank you for participating.
Thank you! stillness is difficult but I managed it well with your gentle instruction.
Thank you this was just what I needed today.
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This is a really great class. My hips feel very released. Next time , I will stay 3 extra minutes on the second side Shoe lace pose, since we spend more time on the first side. Thanks for this amazing video.
Just what I have been looking for. Wonderful class! Thank you so much!
wow I just did this again - two days in a row! so d'list
Just what my hips needed on this cold, damp, New York day.
I have not done yoga for 2 years my stdio moved and i can't seem to find another close enough for me to work regularly this has woken up my inertest
The most appropriate yoga class I have ever experienced. Took my back pain from a score of 6 (0-10 scale) down to a 1! WOW
Thank you so much for such a beautiful, calming, deep release in all parts of the body that I feel the most tension. Your tone and guidance are lovely and your reminders are perfectly timed.
Awesome Sarah! Reset for sure. I love Do Yoga With Me, so much graditude.
What a perfect Yin class! My only regret is that I couldn't enjoy in person. Sarah Jane teaches this enjoyable and effective sequence in a lovely calming and healing style. Thank you!
Wonderful and healing way to end the working week. Thank you x