Review of Hip Openers: Freedom Without Force

Overview
Pigeon, Lizard, Baddha Konasana—tempting shapes for modern hips. The skill is respecting the joint whilst inviting space in the surrounding tissues.

Best for
- Sitters, cyclists, lifters who live in flexion.

Benefits
- Eases front‑of‑hip tightness;
- Can reduce lower‑back load by restoring extension;
- Feels human again after travel days.

Cautions
- Knees are honest—if they speak up, change angle or prop.
- Don’t collapse into joints; support with engagement and breath.

Try this mini‑practice
- Low lunge 1–2 minutes each.
- Figure‑four supine 1–2 minutes.
- Lizard (propped) 1 minute each.
- Short savasana.

Final word
Hip space arrives when force leaves. Smaller range, longer breath, better result.

-Lois