Align your spine, day 10: Loosen tight hips

This pose helps release tension in the back of the spine and glutes.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Loosen tight hips For today, repeat your Awareness Routine and add 5 minutes of Pigeon Pose. This pose helps loosen tight hips and releases tension in the back of the spine and glutes.   Pigeon Pose Here's how to do Pigeon Pose: Begin in Downward-Facing Dog. Step both feet together and bring your right knee forward between your hands so that your outer right leg is resting on the mat. Make sure your left hip is always pointing down toward the mat. If it begins opening up toward the ceiling, draw your right foot closer to your body. Stay here with your hands supporting you beside your right leg, or walk your hands out in front of you, allowing your torso to rest over your right knee. Hold here. Breathe into any areas of tightness and tension for 3-5 breaths, or about 30 seconds. Then place your hands on the mat in front of you, tuck your left toes, and step your right foot back. You'll now be back in Downward-Facing Dog again. Step your left foot forward and repeat Pigeon on the left side. Awareness Routine Child's Pose Cat-Cow Standing Forward Fold Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107