Tight Hips in Butterfly Pose – Troubleshooting and Solutions

A yoga practitioner seeks advice on Reddit for dealing with tight hips in the butterfly pose, hoping to find solutions to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Summary

  • Explore alternative poses and stretches to alleviate hip tightness.
  • Utilize props like cushions, blankets, and blocks to support and relax the hips.
  • Focus on breathing into tense areas to encourage relaxation.

Potential Solutions

A user suggests trying different stretches such as the 90-90 stretch or variations like drawing the knees to the floor in Baddha Konasana.

Props for Support

Another user recommends elevating the hips with a cushion and using support under the knees to relax the groin and hips gradually.

Focus on Breathing

One user advises staying present and breathing into the tense areas to facilitate the release of tension over time.