5 Poses For Tight Hips

A series of yoga moves to undo the physical stress of a long day.

You may not realize that your hips are feeling tight, but chances are they're in dire need of some stretching. Runners, walkers, sitters and commuters (so, the vast majority of people) are all victims of stiffness in this area of the body.

There are several moves that can work to undo the kinks, and in the video above, yogi Caley Alyssa, demonstrates five that'll help do the trick. Follow along as she moves from static lunges to pigeon pose. If this is your first time consciously stretching your hips, you will likely feel some strain. Fear not: Caley Alyssa offers modifications for those who need to move more gently into position.

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