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Level 2
60 min

Sit All Day? Regain Hip Flexor Mobility

Vinyasa Flow | By Jo Tastula on Apr 23 2012
Notice how life requires us to sit for longer and longer periods of time? This over-sitting can lead to a whole slew of problems including back pain and reduced mobility. This class is dedicated to regaining full mobility in the hip joints and as well as the hip flexor muscles that shorten and tighten while sitting. Starting with core work to switch on the abdominal muscles, we flow through Sun Salutations C (surya namaskara) with deep lunges and lots of movement around the map to activate the legs. To get into our target area we do both seated hip openers, standing hip openers and supine (lying) hip openers! Time for meditation, introspection and savasana.

Description

Notice how life requires us to sit for longer and longer periods of time? This over-sitting can lead to a whole slew of problems including back pain and reduced mobility. This class is dedicated to regaining full mobility in the hip joints and as well as the hip flexor muscles that shorten and tighten while sitting. Starting with core work to switch on the abdominal muscles, we flow through Sun Salutations C (surya namaskara) with deep lunges and lots of movement around the map to activate the legs. To get into our target area we do both seated hip openers, standing hip openers and supine (lying) hip openers! Time for meditation, introspection and savasana.

Comments

  • Lindsay Schifano     Apr 8th, 2013
    Lovely class! Really gave me a chance to relieve my sore hip.
  • Rafael José Kraisch     Feb 10th, 2013
    Lovely
  • Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert     Jan 23rd, 2013
    After a long day at the office, sitting and more sitting, it was great to come home to and practice with you. My hips say thank you! Namaste.
  • Holly Pollock     Jan 21st, 2013
    Still a favorite class........thank you and namaste'.
  • JL Gaudet     Jan 14th, 2013
    This is my first class with YogaGlo, and I am very excited to continue on. What a beautiful gift to be able to practice "with" you. Thank you, Jo!
  • Nicole Pasternak     Jan 12th, 2013
    Jo, thanks again for such a lovely class. You have an amazing gift for teaching and sharing the joys of yoga with us! Namaste!
  • Jany Crespo     Dec 22nd, 2012
    Loved this class! Thank you Jo! Namaste
  • Dezert Abrams     Dec 13th, 2012
    I'm so thankful for you! I LOVE your flows and celebrate your work! Namaste
    • Jo Tastula     Dec 18th, 2012
      What a sweet sweet SWEET thing to say! Thank you so much Dezert. Namaste and blessings to you!!
  • Kimberly McFadden     Nov 27th, 2012
    Love it! Must do frequently. I experienced a profound shift and opening. Amazing sequence and flow.
    • Jo Tastula     Nov 28th, 2012
      Thank you Kimberly! I've been sitting in the car all day. I'm going to join you and do this class again. So happy you experienced some deep openings. Blessings!
  • Brenda McCarthy     Oct 21st, 2012
    I loved this class. It was just what I needed on every level. You are a fantastic teacher, Jo!
    • Jo Tastula     Nov 28th, 2012
      Awww... Brenda ~ you are too kind. Lots of love xo
  • Marta ipb     Aug 19th, 2012
    After 10 days on holidays abroad this practice was just what I needed...back to the calm and beauty of yoga. Thanks Jo, as always your classes are a blessing. Namaste.
    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      Welcome home Marta! Thank you as always for your kind and loving words. Namaste ~
  • Helen Micklewright     Aug 19th, 2012
    My hips feel renewed after this class. Thank you Jo.
    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      Thanks Helen. Love to you (and your hips! :)
  • Ginny Ginny     Jul 15th, 2012
    Such a beautiful class, Jo. Thankyou so much. I love your very calm energy - somehow you lead us through some challenges asanas, yet your voice helps to make it a breeze to move from pose to pose. By the way, is that an Aussie accent I hear? I'm a yoga teacher in Newcastle Australia, so it's nice to connect with another Aussie online. Thankyou again. Namaste.
    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      Hi Ginny. Thank you so much for your really beautiful comment. Yes, it is an Aussie accent you hear. My family are from the West and now live in Perth. LOTS of love to you in Newcastle!
  • Jaime Candelario     Jun 28th, 2012
    I keep finding myself returning to this practice. I keep most of my stress in my hips so this is just lovely as everyone of your classes have been thus far. Muchos gracias. XxX
    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      Muchas gracias Jamie. Thanks for the repeat!
  • Eva Szollar     Jun 14th, 2012
    what a great class! Just what I needed after spending 8 hours sitting at work. Will repeat it many time for sure! Thank you Jo!
    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      I hear you Eva. When I had a desk job back in the day I used a ball to sit on. It saved me...
  • jodi weiner     May 24th, 2012
    ...yum! Your transitions from crescent to eagle/tree were a perfect way to challenge my very balanced self, thank you!!

    om shanti earth Angel!

    • Jo Tastula     Aug 24th, 2012
      om shanti infinite blessings angel jodi!!!! xoxoxoox
  • Tristesse Seeliger     May 16th, 2012
    great class
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Thanks!
  • Oren Zar     May 14th, 2012
    First time on Yogaglo, really liked your flow! (also it's nice to pause the video and do some handstands) :)
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Welcome Oren!! You have discovered the beauty of yogaglo... the pause button and self practice! Wishing you a beautiful yoga journey with us ~ j
  • Robin Osler     May 6th, 2012
    lovely practice, easing into it with a little bit of challenge in the middle
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Thank so much Robin!
  • Shana Mahaffey     May 3rd, 2012
    Very nice way to start the day. Thank you!
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Hi Shana ~ hope you have a beautiful day!
  • Jessica Jessica     May 1st, 2012
    This was my first yogaglo class and I really enjoyed it. Loved all the hip openers not to mention it was a great overall strengthening class.
    • Jo Tastula     May 9th, 2012
      YAY!! Welcome Jessica!! It's so lovely to have you practice with us.
  • Lynda Smith     May 1st, 2012
    Jo, forgot to mention that it was my first ON-LINE class with yogaglo! :)
  • Lynda Smith     May 1st, 2012
    This was my first yogaglo class.....it was wonderful Jo, thank you.....I feel open and ready to go back to my day....namaste
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Welcome welcome welcome Lynda! So happy to have you practice with us! ~ j
  • Alexandra May     Apr 27th, 2012
    This was a beautiful class, thank you Jo! I'm always looking forward to your classes; they are so soothing and they leave me with this sense of ease and peacefulness afterwards. Please keep them coming!!
    • Jo Tastula     Apr 30th, 2012
      Alexandra~ I'm trying out the 'post reply' for the very first time... exciting stuff!! Thank YOU for your delicious comment x
  • Patty Wortham     Apr 25th, 2012
    What a delight! Thanks for a simple practice that left my mind and body supple for the rest of the afternoon & evening!
    • Jo Tastula     Apr 30th, 2012
      Thank you Patty!
  • Candice Ho     Apr 24th, 2012
    Oh my goodness- that was great. I sit all day and I can feel back back tightening. I loved it. Great sequence and still made me sweat some! Thank you. Always a relaxing practice with you.
    • Jo Tastula     May 17th, 2012
      Thanks Candice!!!
  • Erica Struble     Apr 24th, 2012
    My hip flexors thank you! Om shanti.
    • Jo Tastula     May 9th, 2012
      My heart thanks you!
  • Amy C.     Apr 24th, 2012
    This was so yummy! Thank you.
  • Denyse Whillier     Apr 24th, 2012
    This was such a lovely class Jo. It'll be my 'go to' class when I've spent too much time at my computer.
  • Frankie      Apr 23rd, 2012
    Terrific class. Very strengthening, relaxing and healing. Thank you.
    • Jo Tastula     May 9th, 2012
      Thank you Frankie!
  • Diana Norbury     Apr 23rd, 2012
    Love! This class was amazing, as always, your sequencing never fails to delight me. Om Shanti, Jo. xo