15min Yin Yoga: Hips at Wall

Hello!!! Ready to stretch your hips? Move to the wall for deep but restful yon yoga poses. My name is Cha Wilde and today we’re practicing in the yoga shala at Sumberkima Hill Retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Let’s spread out into wide-legged straddles, happy baby pose, pigeon pose, and butterfly pose, all performed against a wall. The wall gives us a support to lean into so we can actually release deeply into the ground, surrendering to gravity. Breathe deeply into the lower abdomen, release tension, and explore the sensations and emotions stored inside the core of your body. We also chat about yin and yang, relativity, and the power of the body to affect one's perception of time, space, and gravity. Introduction: Today, we're doing our yoga class right here in the jungle of Bali, overlooking the ocean. We'll be focusing on hip-opening poses and stretches, letting the natural beauty around us enhance our practice. 00:01:00 -- Wide-Legged Straddle at the Wall Let's start with a wide-legged straddle position against the wall. Get your back and buttocks resting comfortably on the wall. Breathe deeply into your lower abdomen, and as you exhale, release any tension. This pose is a restorative and relaxing way to open up the hips. Feel the support of the wall behind you and let it help you ease into the stretch. 00:04:58 -- Happy Baby Pose at the Wall Next, we'll move into a variation of the happy baby pose against the wall. Place your feet flat on the wall and bend your knees towards your chest. This deep hip-opening stretch is amazing. Let your body sink into the pose, and breathe into any areas of tightness. Enjoy the sensation of release. 00:07:09 -- Pigeon Pose at the Wall Now, let's transition into a reclined pigeon pose against the wall. Cross one leg over the other and slide the top foot down the wall for a deeper stretch in the glutes and hips. Think about the concept of yin and yang here, with your upper body being yin (relaxed) and your lower body being yang (intense). This balance helps us find harmony in our practice. 00:12:09 -- Butterfly Pose at the Wall Finally, we'll move into a butterfly pose against the wall. Bring your feet together and let your knees fall out to the sides. Take a moment to explore the sensations in your body and reflect on how changing your orientation to gravity can alter your experience of time, space, and the world around you. Feel the stretch in your hips and inner thighs, and allow yourself to be fully present in this moment. Remember, every stretch and breath connects us more deeply to ourselves and the world around us. Namaste. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chawilde/support