GnomeYoga Original
Hips & Legs
For hips that have sat on toadstools far too long.
An intermediate hip-opening yoga sequence: garland squat, low lunge, lizard, pigeon and butterfly, ending with reclined stretches for the hips and legs.
What you need: A mat and a folded blanket for the knees. · 100% free to follow, print as PDF, or customize in our free yoga sequence creator.
Warm-up 2 poses · 1 min 40 s
Garland Pose (Yogi Squat)40 sSquat low like foraging for mushrooms. A blanket under the heels is fine.
Low Lunge (Crescent)30 s · each sideFront knee over ankle, hips sink forward.
Flow 3 poses · 3 min 35 s
Lizard Pose40 s · each sideBoth hands inside the front foot. Lizards are patient, and so are you.
Pigeon Pose45 s · each sideSquare the hips, fold if it feels good. Cooing is optional.
Bound Angle (Butterfly)45 sSoles together, knees resting like butterfly wings.
Cool-down 2 poses · 2 min
Eye of the Needle (Reclined Figure-4)40 s · each sideThread the needle, lie back, let the hip let out a sigh.
Happy Baby40 sHold your feet and rock side to side. Giggles are allowed.