10 minute Hip Opening Deep Stretch Yoga Flow for Flexibility

June 17, 2025 Sarah Beth Yoga

Yoga isn’t just about stretching or getting into fancy poses, it’s a way to connect with your body and mind, bringing calmness, strength, and flexibility. Yoga helps you clear your mind, calm your thoughts, and feel more present in the moment. But there’s something even more important that yoga can teach you: self-love.

Before you start your yoga practice, it’s important to remember one simple truth: You are loved. No matter where you are in life, or how you’re feeling, you are enough. This practice isn’t just about physical strength; it’s about finding peace, letting go of stress, and showing yourself kindness.

As you move through these poses, let them remind you that you deserve to feel good, inside and out. Before we start, take a moment to repeat this affirmation:

"I AM LOVED"

1. Seated Pose

This simple pose is great for grounding yourself and preparing your body for movement. It helps to calm the mind and align your posture.

Steps:

Sit with your legs crossed in front of you, with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Place your hands on your knees, with your palms facing up or down.
Take deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth.

AFFIRMATION: “I AM LOVED”

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2. Butterfly Fold

This pose is great for opening up your hips and stretching your inner thighs. It helps relieve tension in the lower back as well. Great for hip flexibility and releasing lower back tension.

Steps:

Sit on the mat with your feet together, soles touching.
Hold your feet with both hands and gently press your knees toward the floor.
Keep your back straight and breathe deeply as you fold forward, keeping your chest open.
Hold for 5-10 breaths.

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3. Half Pigeon Pose

This pose is fantastic for opening up the hips and stretching the glutes. It also relieves tension in the lower back. Great for hip opening and lower back relief.

Steps:

Start in a tabletop position (on your hands and knees).
Bring your right knee forward and place it behind your right wrist, while extending your left leg straight behind you.
Lower your hips toward the floor and fold forward, bringing your chest toward the mat.
Hold for 5-10 breaths, then switch to the other side.

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4. Hamstring Stretch

This pose is great for lengthening and stretching the hamstrings, helping to improve flexibility in the back of your legs. Great for hamstring flexibility and lower back relief.

Steps:

Sit on your mat with your right leg extended straight out and your left leg bent with the foot against your inner thigh.
Slowly reach forward toward your right foot while keeping your back straight.
Hold for 5-10 breaths, then switch to the other leg.

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5. Half Yogi Squat

This is a deep squat that is fantastic for hip flexibility and strengthening your legs. Great for hip opening, leg strength, and improving balance.

Steps:

Stand with your feet a little wider than hip-width apart.
Slowly bend your knees and squat down, keeping your chest lifted and your back straight.
Keep your hands on your knees or in front of you for balance.
Hold the squat for a few breaths, then slowly come up.

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6. Half Pigeon Pose (Left Side)

Just like Half Pigeon on the right side, this stretch targets your hips and lower back, but on the opposite side. Great for hip flexibility, glute stretch, and releasing tension in the lower back.

Steps:

Start in a tabletop position (on your hands and knees).
Bring your left knee forward and place it behind your left wrist, while extending your right leg straight behind you.
Lower your hips toward the floor and fold forward gently, breathing deeply.
Hold for 5-10 breaths.

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7. Hamstring Stretch (Left Side)

This is the same hamstring stretch as before, but for the left side. It's great for flexibility and relieving tension in the back of your legs. Great for stretching the hamstrings and improving flexibility.

Steps:

Sit with your left leg extended straight out and your right leg bent.
Reach forward toward your left foot, keeping your back straight.
Hold for a few breaths, then switch sides.

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8. Half Yogi Squat (Left Side)

Repeat the Half Yogi Squat on the left side to balance your practice. This helps strengthen and open the hips while stretching your legs. Great for strengthening legs, opening hips, and improving flexibility.

Steps:

Stand with your feet a little wider than hip-width apart.
Squat down, keeping your chest lifted and your back straight.
Place your hands on your knees or in front of you.
Hold the squat for a few breaths, then slowly come up.

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9. Seated Hip Circles

This final pose is great for releasing tension in the hips and lower back while improving circulation. Great for hip mobility, relaxation, and releasing lower back tension.

Steps:

Sit comfortably with your legs crossed or in a seated position.
Place your hands on your knees and gently start making small circles with your hips.
Move clockwise for a few rounds, then reverse and circle counter-clockwise.
Focus on the movement in your hips and lower back, and take deep breaths.

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Namaste.

Are You Ready to Take Your Yoga Practice to the Next Level?

Yoga is about more than just physical stretches, it’s about creating a space of mindfulness, building inner strength, and reminding yourself that you are worthy of love and care. With Sarah Beth's gentle guidance, you’ll gain confidence in your practice and find more balance in both body and mind.

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10 min Deep Stretch Yoga for Flexibility | Hip Opening

Final Thoughts

As you continue your yoga journey, remember: every stretch, every breath, and every moment on the mat brings you closer to self-love and mindfulness. Yoga with Sarah Beth isn’t about being perfect, it’s about showing up for yourself. Whether you're just starting out or have been practicing for years, her calming presence and clear teaching style make yoga easy to follow and truly enjoyable.

With Sarah Beth’s beginner yoga videos online, you’ll learn how to be kind to your body, breathe through stress, and connect with your inner peace. Her yoga videos for home practice are perfect for all levels and help you feel grounded, strong, and supported, right from your living room. This is more than just stretching. It's about creating space for yourself and finding balance in both body and mind. With a regular routine and the support of the SarahBethYoga membership, you’ll start to notice more strength, more calm, and more confidence on and off the mat.

So take a deep breath. Trust the process. You're exactly where you need to be. Keep showing up. Keep loving yourself. And let each pose be a gentle reminder: You Are Loved

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