Hatha YogaHip Circles
Śroṇi Cakra
CategoryWarm-Up TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold40 sec MusclesHips, Back BreathingEasy, even breathing
How to do it
- EnterStand with your feet hip-width apart, hands on your waist.
- HoldSlowly circle your pelvis in a wide circle, as if tracing a hoop. Keep your knees soft and your upper body calm. Halfway through, change direction.
- ExitBring your pelvis back to center and stand tall.
Benefits
Warms up the lower back and hip joints.
Cautions
The app lists no specific cautions for this pose. General safety: never push into pain, keep breathing, and check with a professional if you have an injury or a chronic condition.
This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.
Where it appears
- Hip Opening 20 min · Intermediate
- Classic Full Practice 50 min · Intermediate
- Flow with the Breath 12 min · Beginner · voice-guided in the app subscription
- First Balances 15 min · Intermediate · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Lower Back After Sitting 15 min · Beginner · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Path to Lotus 30 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription
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