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Easy Hip Stretch

Easy 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, enjoy the stretch.  To go deeper, try Seated Hip Stretch.
  • Step 4: Stay for 3-5 breaths.  To come out, release your right foot back to the floor.  Repeat on the other side.