Since I am not a yoga instructor I keep an eye out for yoga resources from certified yoga teachers and fitness professionals.
Below is a list of yoga poses that can be used to for hip opening and easing low back pain. This list was originally posted (here) on Shape.com by yoga instructor Heidi Kristoffer.
- Pigeon
- Ankle to knee
- Low lunge with back knee down
- Lizard
- Warrior 2
- Half chair, half ankle to knee
- Squat
- Seated wide-legged forward fold
- Frog
- Half happy baby
- Reclined cow face pose
- Reclining goddess pose
Instructions to complete each pose can be found here.
