Click on each of the affected poses to see side-by-side images of the “standard” forms and the variations, as well as, descriptions of the variations made to accommodate each limitation. (Some poses may have multiple variations per body region.) When you are done reviewing the hip variations, click on "variations" in the side bar to return to the variations thumbnail menu.
Hip (Limited flexion, abduction, external rotation)
Crossed legs on floor (flexion, abduction, external rotation)
Place more blankets underneath hips
Loop a strap around the knees
And/or sit in chair
Warrior I (hip extension)
Allow torso to lean slightly forward towards your front (bent) leg
Place rear heel on wedge
Warrior II (flexion, abduction, external rotation)
Take a smaller stance
Bend knee less
Warrior II (hip extension)
Allow torso to lean slightly sideways, towards your bent leg
Place heel of straight leg on wedge
One-Legged Balance (hip flexion)
Use fewer blocks under leg
Crescent (hip extension)
Allow back knee to bend as much as needed to maintain torso upright
Supine Hip Opener (flexion, abduction, external rotation)
