Hip Extension
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore hip extension and the techniques that develop the ability to bring the thigh behind the body with both range and control.
Objective
Understand how to safely increase hip extension capacity for deeper backbends, lunges, and functional movement.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn a progression of methods for improving hip extension, from passive stretching through neurological work to active strength training. This matters for poses like virabhadrasana I and eka pada rajakapotasana, but also for basic functions like walking, running, and standing with good posture. For teachers and therapists, these techniques provide clear steps for helping clients with tight hip flexors or limited extension range, addressing both tissue restrictions and the glute strength needed to create and control hip extension.
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