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Seated Hip Stretch

Seated Hip Stretch

Benefits

Releases tension in hips, buttocks and legs, increases circulation to lower body, including hips, thighs and buttocks, provides a deep stretch to hips, improves sex drive and fertility (in women) and more.

Instructions

  • Step 1: Sit slightly forward on your chair, legs at a 90° angle, feet flat on the floor.  Contract your abdominal muscles, roll your shoulders back and down, and lift your chest up.
  • Step 2: Place your right ankle on top of your left knee and let your right knee relax out to the side.
  • Step 3: As you inhale, sit up tall and as you exhale press your heart forward.  Continue to inhale as you lengthen, and exhale to move deeper into the stretch.  Keep your back flat and spine lengthened as you move deeper. You should feel a deep stretch in your right hip and buttock.
  • Step 4: Stay for 3-5 breaths.  To come out, inhale and sit up straight up again, then release your right foot back to the floor as you exhale.
  • Step 5: Repeat on the other side. Then sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment and breath normally before returning to work.