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Hip Stretch

  • While standing upright, place the right palm on the adjacent wall at shoulder height.
  • Cross the right leg in front of the left leg and slightly bend the right knee.
  • Shift your weight to the left leg, stretching the left hip away from the wall.
  • Feel the stretch in the outside of the left hip.
  • Hold for 4-5 slow breaths.
  • Return to standing upright.
  • Repeat the stretch for the left side.
 

Hip Video

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Reaching Side Stretch

 
  • While standing upright with the knees slightly bent, rest the left arm at your side.
  • Slowly reach the right arm straight up and over toward the left side.
  • Feel the stretch in the lower back and hip.
  • Hold for 4-5 slow breaths.
  • Slowly lower the arm.
  • Repeat this stretch with the left arm.

Reaching Side Video

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