Flex Time: Hips

By Kristen Dollard

These three poses encourage flexion, extension, abduction (like Open Horse, which should free the spine), and adduction (squeezing knees together at chest, for example). All of which means that after a long commute or meeting, you won't walk out hoping the circulation returns in the foot that fell asleep. Not to mention that you're also lowering your chances of a future hip replacement. If you've been on your feet all day, a spinal twist can relieve whole body strain.

Open Horse Stance



While standing, turn feet out in a wide stance. Open legs 3 feet wide. Bend knees deeply until you are in a wide squat. Drop butt back and rest forearms on thighs. Bring weight off your thighs and onto your arms.

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