Hip stretching techniques

Ever feel like your hips are just... stuck? Like no matter how long you stretch, Malasana (the deep squat pose) still feels tight and uncomfortable? In this video, we're going to open up your hips using 3 simple but powerful techniques — CARS, PNF stretching, and Reciprocal relaxation — and test the difference they make, right before your eyes. Here's how the practice flows: We start in Malasana, so you can feel your current range of motion. Then we move through CARS (Controlled Articular Rotations) to gently mobilize the hip joint. Check back into Malasana — notice what's already changed. Next, we use PNF stretching, a technique that helps your muscles let go of tension more effectively. Then reciprocal relaxation, which helps calm down the muscles that are gripping and holding you back. And finally, we return to Malasana one last time — and this time, you'll feel the difference for yourself. By the end of these 15 minutes, your hips will feel more open, your body will feel lighter, and sitting into that squat will feel like a completely different experience than when you started. You don't need to be flexible to start. You don't need any experience with these techniques. Just show up, follow along, and feel the change in your own body. 🧘 Perfect for: anyone who sits a lot, feels stiff in the hips, or wants to go deeper into their squat and hip-opening poses. 👉 If this helped you, don't forget to like, comment how your body felt, and subscribe for more practices like this.