Hip Flexor Lunges, Simple Stretching Yoga Class 14min

Welcome to today's yoga class, where we focus on hip-opening exercises and mindfulness practices. I'm Cha Wilde, and I'll be guiding you through a series of poses and stretches targeting the hip flexors, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Throughout this session, we'll emphasize breath, patience, and being present with any emotions or thoughts that arise. Our goal is to promote physical flexibility, emotional awareness, and a deeper connection with ourselves. 00:00:02 -- Introduction and Hip-Opening Warm-Up Let's begin with a warm welcome to our Wild Woods Yoga class. We'll start with a hip-opening warm-up sequence, moving through Cat-Cow poses. Focus on the rotation and mobility of your hips and pelvis, understanding the importance of hip flexors in daily activities like sitting and squatting. 00:01:14 -- Right Hip Flexor Stretch Next, we'll dive into a deep stretch for the right hip flexor. Step your left foot forward into a lunge position and explore various hand positions and modifications to intensify the stretch. Remember to practice patience, surrender, and awareness of any emotions or urges that arise. 00:04:43 -- Left Hip Flexor Stretch Now, let's switch to the left hip flexor. Step your right foot forward into a lunge position and explore different variations, including backbends and forward folds. Feel the intensity of the stretch and focus on breathing through any discomfort. 00:07:56 -- Mindfulness and Acknowledging Internal Parts In Child's Pose, become still and listen to the internal voices or parts within yourself. Acknowledge and welcome these parts, letting them know they are not alone. The physical stretching may have brought up thoughts, feelings, or parts from your subconscious. Observe and be present with them without judgment. Flow through this practice, finding openness and flexibility in our hips and inviting a deeper sense of self-awareness and connection.