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3 Simple Desk Yoga Stretches for Hips

6/30/2016

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Do you sit down all day? Our hips can get very tight stuck in the same position for hours on end. To stop yourself feeling as stiff as the chair your sitting on take a few moments to stretch out and release those lovely muscles around the hips. Here are 3 Simple stretches you can do at your desk. 
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Pigeon Pose on the Chair (Ankle to Knee)
  • Sit forward on the chair so your feet touch the floor
  • Pop your right ankle on the top of your left thigh
  • Flex your right foot so the toes draw back towards the shin
  • Hinge forward from your hips (you can rest on the desk, on your shin or even go all the way to the floor!)
  • Be mindful of your knee 
  • Focus on deep relaxing breaths
  • Do the other side!
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Lunge
  • Put right foot firmly on the chair 
  • Hold on the back of the chair and sink hips forward
  • Keeps hips square
  • I like to give my right butt cheek a little squeeze to help open up the hip flexors a little more!
  • Take a few luxurious breaths and repeat on the other side.
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Supported Triangle
  • Stand a little away from the chair or desk with right foot closest
  • Have you feet about 4 feet apart and legs straight
  • Turn your right heel in and right toes towards the desk/chair
  • Make sure your knee is in line with the centre of your foot
  • Place your right hand on the desk/chair
  • Reach the left arm up and over
  • Imagine you are flat as pancake, i.e.: no sticking your behind out or twisting forward or back
  • Notice the amazing stretch, breath, enjoy and then slowly come up
  • Do the other side.
Thanks for reading. Hope you are enjoying this mini desk Yoga series...more coming soon!
Love & suggestions for future posts welcome in the comment box below. 


Hana & Aya
xoxox
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