Unfortunately, sitting weakens the glutes and shortens the hip flexors. You–and many of your clients–might also find this to be true in your daily lives. Despite the hour or two of yoga postures on my mat, I’d go back to a sitting position for hours on end. Much of the work we did was to stabilize the hips–and thankfully, it worked!īut the hours seated in college lectures and then behind a computer as a writer easily offset my previous training. I didn’t practice yoga at the time, but I did work with personal trainers to prevent injury. We ran, tackled, jumped, and ran some more. This sport requires quick movements, fast reactions to changes on the field, and long hours of training. This 75-minute yoga sequence helps you to stabilize the hips–and prevent these unwanted side effects of weak hips.įor many years of my youth–even through my senior year of high school–I played soccer competitively. And, you’re less likely to remain balanced and grounded. Without stability in this area, you are more prone to hip, knee, and ankle injuries. This is especially true in the hips, which are responsible for your ability to walk, climb stairs, and generally move around throughout the day. Yoga often focuses on joint mobility, but stability is equally important.

Strength, flexibility, and endurance are some crucial elements to a healthy body.

75 minute yin yoga sequence