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Hip opening poses are not just for the lucky flexible folks. They can be accessible for all levels. Generally hip openers go hand-in-hand with forward folds, and provide relief for the lower back. . I’ve included 3 variations for 3 poses that works on external rotation of the hips: . 1️⃣ Lizard Pose The focus here is to try to keep the hips squared, and the spine long. To keep the hips squared, try actively bringing the hip of the back leg forward without moving the back knee. For…

Dr. Lindsey Schmidt on Instagram: "What in the woo woo is this?  (Comment HIP for part 1 of this somatic hip release I do + unlock my Beat the Burnout and optional addition seven day somatics — doors open for 48 more hours. 🚨 Make sure you’re following to get the DM. If you don’t see a DM, then message me back: HIP)  That was my first thought when I started to learn about vagal toning and somatic activities. But it didn’t take long to understand with learning how the mind and body are connected to the world around us.  1️⃣ Vagal toning: curated activities that stimulate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the biggest nerve in our rest-digest (parasympathetic) nervous system. When we have good vagal tone we adapt to stress well.  2️⃣ Somatic activities: curated movements that help the body Somatic Release Yoga, Morning Somatic Yoga, Somatic Release Exercises In Bed, Somatic Exercises Videos, The Somatic Nervous System, Pelvic Floor Exercises, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Vagus Nerve, Hip Workout

Dr. Lindsey Schmidt on Instagram: "What in the woo woo is this? (Comment HIP for part 1 of this somatic hip release I do + unlock my Beat the Burnout and optional addition seven day somatics — doors open for 48 more hours. 🚨 Make sure you’re following to get the DM. If you don’t see a DM, then message me back: HIP) That was my first thought when I started to learn about vagal toning and somatic activities. But it didn’t take long to understand with learning how the mind and body are…

a woman is laying on the ground with her arms behind her back and legs crossed

Reclined Twist This exercise settles the emotional body, creating a sense of calm, while toning and massaging the abdominal organs; opens the outer hips and lower back; aids digestion, elimination, and detoxification, helping restore your body's natural balance. Lie on your back with feet on the floor and knees bent. Cross left knee over the right and drop knees to the right, twisting the torso, keeping as much of your upper back as possible on the ground. If your knees don't come to the…

a man standing in an open doorway with his hands on his hips and arms behind him

Dr Craig Bentham on Instagram: "🔹 PIRIFORMIS STRETCH 🔹 If your hip or glute region is sore or tight, give this stretch a try! Your piriformis muscle lies deep under your glute muscles, and is often tight due to how little we stretch and move our hips. All you need is a doorway so no excuses 😜 1️⃣ Hold onto a doorframe and cross your ankle over your opposite knee. 2️⃣ Sit back into your hips while you continuing holding the doorframe for balance. 3️⃣ Hold for 10 seconds then…

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