In this yoga routine, Faith Hunter leads you through a series of seated stretches that help open up tight hips and improve flexibility. Hip tension is very common in people who spend a lot of time sitting.
References
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American Council on Exercise. (n.d.). Seated butterfly stretch.
Bender, D. (n.d.). Tips for hip mobility: Exercises for flexibility & performance. National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Kovar, E. (2014). Yoga for neck and back relief. American Council on Exercise.
Stanfield, J. T. (2017). Flexibility exercises for beginners. American Council on Exercise.
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