Unlock Your Hips & Hamstrings: Mobility Yoga in Bengaluru
Spend too much time sitting? Let’s open up those tight hips and release lower back tension with purposeful, alignment-focused movement.
So many of us have tight hips from sitting all day. This flow, starting with Malasana to a twisted forward bend, is designed to create space and mobility.
The active Lizard Stretch is a deep hip opener that we often practice in my workshops. It's fantastic for releasing tension in the hip flexors.
The Active Butterfly pose helps to open the inner thighs and hips. I always encourage gentle, mindful movement rather than forcing anything.
Veerasana (Hero Pose) lunges are a great way to stretch the quads and hip flexors, which contributes to overall hip health.
This dynamic movement from Malasana to lunges is a great way to build both strength and flexibility in the hips.
Want to go from a tight butterfly to a happy, flying one? These five hip mobility drills will help you open up your hips and move with more ease.
If you spend a lot of time sitting, your hips can get very tight. Here are six mobility drills, with and without props, to help you loosen up and feel better.
Here are some variations of the Lizard Stretch, with and without props. Using props allows you to stay in the pose longer and get a deeper release.
Dealing with tight hamstrings? Here are 10 poses that I recommend for releasing tension and improving flexibility in the back of your legs.
If your hamstrings are tight, try these five movements. They are designed to gently release tension and improve your range of motion.
About Unlock Your Hips & Hamstrings
You don’t need to force your body to look like the pictures. I often see people pushing into a deep lunge or split without warming up, which is a recipe for injury. In my sessions, we use blocks and straps to make space, not to cheat. Using a prop is just intelligent practice, ma, so don't be shy about needing a little extra help to go deeper.
Sitting for eight hours a day at a desk in Bengaluru isn’t just tiring, it’s wreaking havoc on your hip flexors and hamstrings. When these areas lock up, your lower back often picks up the slack, leading to that nagging ache at the end of the day.
My approach isn’t about being the most flexible person in the room; it is about finding your range of motion. We focus on:
- Active Mobility: Instead of static stretching that goes nowhere, we use dynamic movements like Malasana-to-lunge flows to wake up the muscles.
- Alignment over Depth: I’d rather you do a shallow Lizard stretch with perfect form than collapse into a deep one and hurt your knee.
- Prop Intelligence: We use belts and blocks as extensions of your body, helping you safely access poses that feel impossible today.
Whether you’re joining an outdoor flow in Cubbon Park or a small therapeutic intensive, the goal remains the same: move with intention, breathe, and actually release the tension rather than just enduring it.
FAQ
Do I need to be flexible to join? No, that is exactly why you join. If you were already flexible, you wouldn't need a class, no?
What if I have an injury? I prefer small group sessions for anything therapeutic. We can use modifications and props to work around your specific needs.
Is this suitable for beginners? Absolutely. We build from the ground up, ensuring your spine is supported and your form is safe.
Similar work from other experts
Browse through Curated picks from other experts on mytribe
Unlock Tight Hips and Hamstrings with Guided Yoga
Unlocking Hips and Hamstrings with Prop-Based Yoga
Unlock Your Hips and Lower Body With Gentle Yoga
Hips and Hamstring Release Yoga
Flexibility for Tight Hips & Hamstrings
Deep Flexibility: Heart & Hip Openers
Looking for a specific flow?
Browse my workshops and classes by focus area.
More from In-Person Yoga Workshops in Bengaluru by Apoorva SP
More services by Apoorva SP