Yoga poses for hip pain & stiffness

Gwen Lawrence

September 20, 2012

Do you feel out of alignment in Warrior III? Is Pigeon too painful? Try Gwen Lawrence’s yoga for hip pain and stiffness. Gwen, who works with pro athletes in New York, starts with an “assessment pose” to give you an idea of which hip is tighter. From there, it’s a series of poses to help open up and align the hips to reduce pressure on the knees, relieve pain and release tight muscles.

Gwen Lawrence shows us it’s hip to be square:

Don’t be afraid to hold poses for a long time. Gwen recommends holding for at least one minute. “These are big muscles," she says. "They need time to open up.”