Working Around the Hips | September 2025 6-Class Online Series

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This month we devote all somatic and yoga practices to releasing the strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround the hips. In each class we stretch and strengthen the connective tissue to generate fluidity and stability in the hip joints.

* All classes are held from 9:00 – 10:30am Mountain Time*

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Stretching the IT Band – Tues Sept 9th

The tension load on the iliotibial band governs the hips’ capacity to stretch and open. In this class we lengthen and strengthen the IT band fibers using many different angles of rotation and pull.

Lengthening the Hamstrings – Fri Sept 12th

Over the course of a lifetime the hamstrings can shorten, become twisted or fray. In this class we safely slide, pump, strengthen and stretch the hamstring fibers.

Pumping the Quads – Tues Sept 16th

Many movement specialists consider the quadriceps to be like a second heart. It is by pumping blood through the quads that we can regulate circulation through the heart and lungs. In this class, we alternately contract and lengthen the quads to boost heart rate and regulate blood pressure.

Stretching the Inner Groins – Fri Sept 19th

When the inner thigh muscles are long, strong and light, they provide stability for the hip complex. In this class we stretch and tone the inside leg to balance the pelvis.

Toning the Pelvic Floor – Tues Sept 23rd

Mobility and stability of the pelvic floor musculature is essential to help support hip function. Elasticity and support of  the pelvic floor is known as mulabandha in yoga practice. In this class we alternatively squeeze, lift, drop and widen the pelvic floor through movement.

Stretching the Glutes – Tues Sept 30th

The glute muscles are  powerful stabilizers of  the hips and of upright posture. In this class, we generate fluidity in the glute muscles through mobilization and stabilization techniques. We do a series of movements to stretch, unwind and free the three overlapping layers of the glutes.

Cost: $100 + tax

• Have your props handy! We recommend two blocks, blankets, a thick bolster, an 8’ or 10’ belt/strap, and a backless chair (modifications will be given if you do not have a chair). We recommend yogaoutlet.com and Manduka for props; backless chairs can be found on Amazon and Etsy.
• Please note that all classes are in Mountain Time.
• Can’t join us at 9am MT because of your schedule or time zone? We’ve got you covered! Reserve your seat and all video recordings will be uploaded to your course curriculum to watch when you can, available to stream for 30 days.