The hip joint is one of the body’s most powerful and versatile joints, providing stability while allowing for a wide range of motion and plays a key role in balance and posture. This workshop will focus on understanding the different muscles and joints that make up the hip, how to determine if more flexibility or strength (or both) is needed and how this relates to other parts of your body.
Saturday July 11th, 1.30 - 3.30 PM PDT
We will start with a brief overview of the anatomy of the hip. Using this information, we will practice actions vital to stability and mobility. Then learn how this translates to asana practice.
You will learn & explore:
Different muscles and joints that make up the hip
The actions and movements of those muscles and joints
How low-back and knee pain may be due to tight hips
Ways to lengthen and soften tight muscles at home
If you have hip, knee or lower back pain, this workshop will be a great starting point. Using specific actions and asana, we will open and strengthen different muscle groups to ease stiffness.
This workshop is open to all students with at least six months of yoga practice who want to improve hip mobility, and for teachers seeking deeper insight into hip movement.
Saturday, July 11th from 1:00-3:30 pm PDT in Person & online
Non-members: $90: Members 15% discount
Sessions will be recorded and available to all registrants after the class for 2 weeks.
Bio: Co-owner, Naomi has been practicing since 1988 and teaching continuously since 1993. She is a senior level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Her passion is helping each student discover the joy and freedom of yoga. Whether in general classes or yoga therapy Naomi uses her extensive knowledge of anatomy, mindfulness, and philosophy to develop physical, mental and spiritual balance. She currently co-leads and organizes the Yoga Therapy class at the studio. Naomi also serves on the board of Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics, a non-profit offering continuing education in yoga therapy for teachers.