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Hips

If you’ve ever attended a yoga class, your instructor probably led you through at least one hip-opening pose. That’s because it’s believed that the hips hold tension—which can be emotional tension or even physical tightness from running or exercising and sitting at a desk all day. Child's pose is a great stretch that helps release tension in the hip area. After you’ve warmed up, a Pigeon pose on each leg or a Figure-4 stretch while lying on your back can help release tightness in the hips as well.

 

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