Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : August 10, 2016, 10:07 AM
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Sitting at your desk for hours at a stretch, scrunching your shoulders as you type on your keyboard, can make your lower back and hips tensed. After a tiring day at work, perform these yoga asanas at home recommended by yoga expert Pragya Bhatt to relax your hips and release tension from the area.
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Virabhadrasana III or warrior III pose: This asana will relax your hips and the back of your legs. As you get into the pose, you will feel the stretch on your hips, thighs and buttocks. To get great results, hold the position for as long as you can.
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Eka pada rajakapotasana or pigeon pose: You will feel a deep stretch in your back and your quadriceps in this pose. The asana will also stretch your core muscles and hip flexors while releasing tension from your hips. Hold the pose for five breaths.
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Supta virasana or the reclined hero pose: The asana is excellent to stretch the sides of your hips. It also helps stretch the muscles of your back and hips. Hold the pose for 15 seconds while focusing on your breath.
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Ustrasana or camel pose: This asana will give an excellent stretch to both sides of your hips at the same time. Try lowering your head backwards as much as possible and stay there for 5-6 long breaths.
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Natarajasana or lord of the dance pose: The asana targets your hamstrings and butt releasing tension from your entire lower body. Focus on your breath as you hold this asana for 10 seconds.
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Ananda balasana or the happy baby pose will release tension from your back and hips while toning the muscles of your inner and outer thighs. Stay in the pose for 7-8 long breaths.
