Are you seeking ways to tone and strengthen your broad hips? Today, we have an exciting yoga session planned for you. We will explore seven yoga poses that are highly effective for this purpose. Let’s dive right in.
1. Malasana (Garland Pose):
Stand with your legs wider than hip-width apart, toes slightly pointing outward.
Lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
Optionally, bring your palms together at your heart center for balance.
Hold this pose for about 30 seconds while breathing normally.
2. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose):
Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
Touch your fingertips to your heels, palms facing down.
Inhale and lift your hips towards the ceiling, pressing down with your feet and palms.
Hold this pose for some time while breathing deeply.
3. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge):
Step your right foot forward into a lunge position, ensuring your right knee is directly above the right ankle.
Your left knee rests on the floor.
Inhale as you lift your arms up, lengthening your spine, and exhale to sink deeper into the lunge.
Hold for about 30 seconds on each side.
4. Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose):
Start with a wide-legged stance, toes pointing outwards.
Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat.
Keep your spine straight and arms out parallel to the ground.
Hold this pose, feeling the burn in your hips, for some time.
5. Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose):
Begin in a tabletop position.
Bring your right knee forward and place it behind your right wrist.
Slide your left leg back and straighten it.
Inhale, lengthen your spine, and exhale as you walk your hands forward.
Hold for about 30 seconds on each side.
6. Natarajasana (Dancer’s Pose):
Stand tall, then bend your right knee and bring your foot up from behind.
Reach your right hand back and grasp your right ankle.
Inhale as you lift your left arm up, then exhale, leaning slightly forward while extending your right leg behind you.
Find your balance and hold for a few seconds before switching to the other side.
7. Shalabhasana (Locust Pose):
Lie on your belly with your arms by your sides, palms facing down.
Exhale and lift your right leg up, inhale to bring it down.
Repeat on the other side, doing this three times on each side while holding your legs in the lifted position for a few seconds.
Remember to practice these asanas regularly, and you’ll notice improvements over time. Yoga is a journey, and progress may be gradual, but it’s sure. Enjoy the journey and reap the benefits of a stronger and toned hip area.