In each round of Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) we'll add in a different variation of Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) to stretch the muscles of the buttocks, thighs and hips.

Props needed: Blocks to put under your forearms in Pigeon Pose if required, a blanket to kneel on and/or use for S...

You'll begin sitting on the chair for a gentle, repetetive warm-up for shoulders, arms, spine and hips and then come to standing for some variations of classic poses such as Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I), Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) and Pyramid Pose (Pa...

This short class starts in Child's Pose (Balasana) and then moves on to Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Garland Pose (Malasana) and some dynamic lunges. Once you're warmed-up there will be some variations of Lizard Pose (Pristhasana) and Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)...

This class is all about the hips - you'll start sitting down for some warming up, moving the legs from internal rotation and external rotation and having a bit of fun moving up and down the mat. You'll then move into the sequences which include Balancing Table Pose (sometimes known as Balancing C...

All the poses in this class are done sitting, kneeling (just a couple) or lying down, making it the perfect class for when you're feeling weary and just want to take things a little slower. All of them stretch and/or strengthen the hips (inner and outer) and buttocks which will also hopefully hel...

The title of this class tells you all you need to know :-) You'll be focussing on stretching the backs of the legs and opening the hips in mostly seated and supine poses such as Garland Pose (Malasana), Half Splits (Ardha Hanumanasana) and Eye of the Needle Pose (Sucirandrasana) amongst others.

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Enjoy this class of side-lying and seated poses which will stretch and strengthen legs and hips.

Props needed: A blanket and a yoga belt.

Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.

This Vinyasa Flow class takes you through repetitive sequences featuring Candle Pose (Prapidasana), variations of Both Big Toe Pose (Ubhayya Padanghustasana), variations of Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) and Boat Pose (Navasana). These poses get progressively more challenging with each round but y...

You'll get all the benefits and structure of a full class but in less than half the time with this one! There's a seated sequence and a slow Sun Salutation to warm you up then three Sun Salutations that include Half Chair Pose (Ardha Utkatasana), Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajkapotasana) (with option ...

In this class you'll be strengthening and stretching your hip flexors. Your primary hip flexors are the Iliacus muscle and the Psoas Major muscle - collectively called the Iliopsoas. These muscles are deep within your body, on either side of the low spine, and they lie over the front of the pelvi...

Most of the poses in this class feature hip openers that have the ankle over the opposite thigh in the 'figure 4' shape. You'll do some seated and supine poses to start, then come to standing for a sequence that includes some balancing (so stand close to a wall for a bit of extra stability), befo...