Hamstrings & Hips

About This Class

This class is a deep, wide-ranging exploration of the hamstrings and hips, opening with seated and supine stretches before building into a sustained dynamic flow. Steve layers in Downward Facing Dog variations, runner's lunges, standing splits, one-legged planks, Chaturanga push-up sequences, Locust/Salabhasana, Cobra, Upward Facing Dog, Warrior Two, Extended Side Angle, Triangle Pose, Chair Pose with twists, wide-legged forward folds, Pigeon Pose hip openers, Bridge Pose, Navasana boat pose, and Savasana. Throughout, the instructor emphasizes skillful muscle engagement — butt muscles, inner thighs, outer hips, low belly, and pelvic floor — to both protect and deepen the stretches. Side-body lateral stretches, spinal twists, and psoas releases round out the session. The tone is calm and meditative despite the vigorous intensity, with consistent reminders to maintain breath awareness, avoid forcing, and cultivate patience and gratitude. Suitable for practitioners looking to build flexibility and functional strength in the posterior chain while developing mindfulness and body awareness.