The five leg exercises below rely on a yoga block to build strength across the lower body muscles, including the quads, glutes, hip flexors, hamstrings and calf muscles. Coming into the holiday ...
Modification: Place a yoga block or bolster under your hips to elevate your seat and reduce strain on the knees and back.
The yogi squat is a tried and tested yoga staple for releasing tight hips. It stretches and strengthens muscles, including the hips, glutes, lower back, core, adductors, quads, hamstrings and calves.