Blog - Tag: Hip Openers | Yuen Long & Tsuen Wan Yoga | Tapas Yoga HK

The hips are one of the body's largest joint areas and where many people are tightest. Modern people sit for long periods, shortening hip flexors and weakening glutes, limiting hip mobility and even affecting lower back and knee health. Hip opener practice addresses these issues, restoring hip flexibility and strength.

Hip opening poses like Pigeon, Lizard, and Frog deeply stretch muscles and fascia around the hips. These poses usually require holding for longer periods, letting tight tissues slowly release. Many experience emotional surfacing during hip opening—hips are believed to store emotions.

Hip opener practice requires patience. The body won't change overnight, but consistent practice brings noticeable progress. If you sit at an office desk, we especially recommend doing simple hip opening movements between work to maintain hip mobility.