Yin Routine · Intermediate

Deep Hips & Lower Body

30 minutes to open tight hips and legs

30 min · 8 poses · no props

Thirty minutes in the hips — the place we hold so much, and the reason most people come to Yin in the first place. We work slowly through the inner thighs, outer hips, hip flexors and hamstrings, letting gravity and time do the opening. Go gently; hips are stubborn and reward patience, not force. Come as you are, and back off the moment anything feels sharp.

Press play and follow along — each hold is timed, with a gentle chime and a moment to ease out before the next pose. Use Skip or Prev to move at your own pace.

What's in this routine

  1. Child's Pose Settle in and let the hips begin to release toward the heels.
    2 min
  2. Butterfly Soles together, fold from the hips — inner thighs and low back.
    3 min
  3. Half Butterfly Fold over the straight leg. This is the hamstring and back-line side.
    3 min each side
  4. Dragon Sink the hips forward and down. Pad the back knee if you need to.
    3 min each side
  5. Sleeping Swan Deep outer hip. Keep the front foot flexed and back off any pinch in the knee.
    3 min each side
  6. Shoelace Stack the knees and fold — a strong outer-hip and glute opener.
    2 min each side
  7. Reclined Twist Neutralise the hips and spine with a slow twist.
    2 min each side
  8. Corpse Rest completely and let the hips integrate the work.
    3 min

Common questions

Will this routine help open tight hips?

Yes — it works the hips from several angles (inner thighs, outer hips, hip flexors and hamstrings) with long, patient holds, which is exactly how Yin encourages the hips to release over time.

Is it suitable for beginners?

It's pitched at a gentle intermediate level because the hip holds are deep, but it's very doable as a beginner if you ease in, take the gentler option in each pose and never force. Back off the moment anything feels sharp, especially in the knees.

How often should I practise to loosen tight hips?

Two or three times a week is a realistic, effective rhythm. Hips are stubborn and respond to consistency and time far more than to forcing.

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