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Next, warm up your hips by bringing one leg at a time up towards your chest while keeping your lower back in a neutral position. Engage your abdominal muscles to support your spine. This warming process prepares your body for deeper stretches and helps to prevent any twisting or straining.
Upper Body Engagement
With your fingers placed behind your ears, open your chest wide and squeeze your shoulder blades together to activate the muscles along your back. Repeat a few times to establish a connection, and then introduce some gentle movements for your knees.
Inhale as you allow your knees to fall wide, and then exhale as you bring them back together. This dynamic motion further promotes flexibility and prepares your hips for deeper stretches.