Iyengar Yoga-Hip and Spinal Mobility

Iyengar Yoga-Hip and Spinal Mobility-Blog

Kathy Cook

Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher

Maintaining a healthy spine is essential for balance, stability, and overall health

In Iyengar yoga, great emphasis is placed on spinal alignment, as misalignment can lead to various health issues. By practicing yoga asanas that target the spine, you can improve flexibility and strength, reduce pain and stiffness, and improve overall posture.

The hip joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body, responsible for supporting our weight and enabling movement. A lack of hip mobility can lead to lower back pain, knee pain, and other injuries. In Iyengar yoga, practicing asanas that focus on the hips can improve flexibility and strength, reduce pain and stiffness, and improve overall balance and stability.

Focusing on spinal and hip mobility in your practice can have numerous benefits. Neglecting these areas can lead to stiffness, pain, and discomfort. By practicing yoga asanas that target these areas, you can improve flexibility and strength, reduce pain and discomfort, and improve overall posture and balance. Incorporating spinal and hip mobility into your yoga practice can also help you become more mindful of your body and its movements in everyday life, leading to a deeper mind-body connection and a greater sense of well-being.

Poses in this sequence

Sukkhasana

Baddha Konasana

Baddha Konasana Adho Mukhas

Upa Vista Konasana

Baddha Konasana with Urdhva Hastasana

Baddha Konasana Adho Mikhas

Baddha Konasana Baddgullasana

Baddha Konasana Parsva

Baddha Konasana forward with blocks

Upa Vista konasana

Janu Sirsasana

Janu Sirsasana Parsva

Janu Sirsasana Full

Upa Vista Konasana

Forward Virasana

Adho Mukhas Savasana

Uttanasana

Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottasana

Paschimottansana

Dandasana

Baddha Konasana

Paschimottasana

Paschimottasana Adho Mukha (concave back)

Dandasana

Dandasana Parsva Dandasana

Urdhva Prassarita Padmasana /arms Urdhva Hastasana 90*

Supta Padangustasana 1 90-60-30

Supta Padangustasana One leg at a time

Urdhva Prassarita Padasana – legs toward head, preparation

Adho Mukhas Vrksasana w/ strap

Savasana

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