The tightness you feel in your lower body It’s probably a sign that you’ve been sitting too much Your body needs some release in the form of lengthening after a while, and this yin yoga for hips and hamstrings gives you just that Yin is more about quality than quantity Instead of moving through a complicated series of poses to stretch and release this practice uses a few carefully chosen shapes For the best results hold each of these poses for at least two minutes and longer if you have the time.
Yin Yoga for Hamstrings and Hips
For this practice you’ll need two blocks or block like props like pillows or folded blankets close by.
Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend or Straddle
Taylor Lorenz a yoga teacher is doing Wide Angled Seated Forward Bend as part of her yin yoga for hips and hamstrings class.
First stand with your back to the long edge of your mat and spread your legs out wide like you’re straddling something Sit up straight lean forward on your sit bones and bow forward into Straddle or Wide Angled Seated Forward Bend.
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If your hamstrings need to relax a little or you just want more support put a prop under each knee You could also put pillows or blocks on top of each other under your forearms or forehead.
You can stay here for two minutes or longer if you want Press your hands into the ground and slowly roll up Take off your blocks and shake your legs together so they are long in front of you.
Pose of the Fire Log
Taylor Lorenz a yoga teacher is in Firelog Pose which is part of her yin yoga for hips and hamstrings practice.
Keep your left leg straight and bend your right knee so that your right ankle is just above your left knee joint Stay here or bend your left knee and bring your left foot under your right knee This will stack your shins in a square shape which is also called Fire Log Pose.
Teacher Taylor Lorenz helped with Firelog Pose.
If you need more support in this pose you can put a block under one or both knees to help you stay up.
For two minutes or as long as you want sit up straight in your favourite version of the pose.
Forward Bend with Fire Log
Taylor Lorenz is a teacher at Firelog Forward Bend.
Stay upright in Fire Log or lean forward and let your upper back round as you walk your hands out in front of you to make it harder Stay here for one minute.
Wipers for the windscreen
Taylor Lorenz a yoga teacher does Windscreen Wipers as part of her yin yoga for hips and hamstrings class.
When you’re ready walk your hands back in stand up straight and then bring your hands behind you and lean back Put your feet flat on the mat and uncross your legs Let both legs fall to the side and back like a windscreen wiper Do it four times on each side.
Taylor Lorenz is a teacher in Windscreen Wipers.
For Fire Log Pose on the other side extend your right leg straight and cross your left ankle just above your right knee joint with your last round When you’re done use another set of Windscreen Wipers to relax your legs.
Savasana
Teacher Taylor Lorenz in Savasana
For Savasana lie down on your back You can stay here for 3 to 5 minutes or as long as you want.
End
Easy Seat Teacher Taylor Lorenz
When you’re ready stretch your whole body and let out a breath to relax Bring your knees to your chest and roll over to one side in a foetal position Push yourself up with your hands and sit down in a comfortable way Put your hands together at heart center bow your head and thank yourself for being there for yourself today.
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