41 min all levels w/ Justicia: hip flexor strength + length
Justicia DeClue
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41m
Chronic tightness in our hip flexors (psoas major) is common when we sit a lot, and the issue is not only that these muscles are short, but also that they're weak. This efficient practice incorporates progressive strengthening and lengthening of these muscles, moving towards supta virasana (reclined hero's pose), with options for all. Have a block handy!
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