Fitness · Intermediate
Prepare your hips for deeper seated postures in nine practices
Nine complete one-hour yoga lessons that bring steady attention to your hips, with an easier alternative offered for every demanding pose.
- 9 video lessons, 60 minutes each
- Easier alternative for every hard pose
- Suggested schedule or your own pace
- Six months of access
- 14-day refund policy
Why hips hold so many practitioners back
If you have practised yoga for a while, you probably know the moment. The posture is clear in your mind, your breathing is calm and your attention is steady, but your hips simply do not go where the pose asks them to. Seated postures with crossed legs feel like a negotiation with your own body, and progress seems to stall.
Hip mobility rarely improves from an occasional stretch. It responds to regular, well-sequenced work in which the whole body supports the hips instead of the hips being forced open on their own. That is hard to organise by yourself. Most people either push too hard, or avoid the difficult poses altogether and never change.
This course is a set of nine complete practices built around that idea. Each lesson is a whole session, not an isolated stretching drill, and each one places a quiet, unforced emphasis on the hip joints. You get a structure to lean on, so you do not have to invent a plan from scratch every time you unroll your mat.
The practices are of intermediate to moderately demanding difficulty. Every demanding pose comes with a simple, accessible alternative, so you can work at the level that suits you today and move forward when you are ready.
What you will be able to do
The course is aimed at noticeable progress in how your hips work after nine lessons, provided you practise regularly.
- Follow a complete one-hour practice with confidence
Each lesson is a whole, balanced session you can do on your own at home.
- Work your hips as part of the whole body
Learn how support from the legs, pelvis and spine makes hip work safer and more effective.
- Choose the right version of a demanding pose
Every difficult posture is accompanied by a simple alternative, so you can adjust it to your day.
- Build a steady rhythm of at least two practices a week
Use the suggested schedule to turn occasional practice into a habit that produces results.
- Notice and refine how you move
Develop the habit of observing your hips during a pose rather than pushing through it.
- Combine movement, breath and attention
The practices connect dynamic work and held forms with a focus on calm, even breathing.
- Return to the lessons as your range grows
Repeat the practices over six months and feel how the same lesson changes as you do.
- Approach seated postures with more ease
Prepare the body step by step for cross-legged and lotus-style sitting.
- 9
- video lessons
- 60 min
- per lesson
- 9 h
- of practice in total
- 6 months
- of access to the lessons
The approach: harmonious, whole-body practice
The lessons follow a simple principle: the hips improve most when they are included in a balanced, integrated practice. Instead of pulling one area to its limit, each session works through the whole body, with an unobtrusive emphasis on the hip joints that accumulates from lesson to lesson.
Because the series is built to be done in order, the early lessons prepare you for the later ones. You will notice that what felt awkward at the start becomes more familiar by the middle of the series, and that the later sessions ask a little more of you in a way that feels natural rather than abrupt.
Difficult poses are never presented as all-or-nothing. Each comes with a straightforward alternative that is available to you right away, which makes the programme practical for people who are strong in some areas and stiff in others.
How the course works
The course consists of nine recorded video lessons of about 60 minutes each. You can start as soon as your payment is confirmed. Every lesson is a full practice, so you only need a mat, a quiet corner and an hour of your time.
Some people like to move to a timetable, so the course offers a suggested schedule you can lean on. If you prefer, you can ignore it and go at your own pace. What matters is regularity: the programme assumes at least two practices per week, because that is the frequency at which progress in the hips becomes noticeable.
You have access to the lessons for six months from purchase. That is enough time to go through the whole series once at a relaxed pace and to return to the sessions you liked best. Take the sessions in order the first time, and feel free to repeat any practice afterwards.
The programme
Nine lessons of about an hour each, grouped into four stages. The stages follow the order in which the lessons are meant to be practised.
1Stage 1 — Settling in and preparing the groundGet familiar with the format and prepare the whole body for hip work.2 lessons · about 2 hours
- Lesson 1 — A complete opening practice with a gentle hip emphasis
- Lesson 2 — Building support in the legs and pelvis
2Stage 2 — Steady work with the hip jointsContinue the hip emphasis inside balanced, whole-body sessions.2 lessons · about 2 hours
- Lesson 3 — Rhythm of movement and breath around the hips
- Lesson 4 — Held forms with simple alternatives
3Stage 3 — Deepening the practiceAsk a little more of your range while keeping the work comfortable and controlled.3 lessons · about 3 hours
- Lesson 5 — Linking dynamic sequences and longer holds
- Lesson 6 — Refining posture and alignment under load
- Lesson 7 — Extended practice for hips and spine together
4Stage 4 — Bringing it togetherConsolidate what you have built and prepare for continued independent practice.2 lessons · about 2 hours
- Lesson 8 — Full practice combining the previous stages
- Lesson 9 — Closing practice and how to carry on by yourself
What you get
- Nine full-length video practices
Each lesson is about an hour long and complete in itself.
- A suggested practice schedule
Use it to keep a regular rhythm, or set your own.
- Simple alternatives for demanding poses
You can adapt each lesson to the level you have today.
- Six months of access
Watch and repeat the lessons whenever suits you within that period.
- Immediate start
The lessons are available as soon as your payment is confirmed.
- A 14-day refund policy
If the course is not what you expected, you can ask for your money back within 14 days.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- You already have some yoga experience and want a structured set of intermediate-level practices.
- You want your hips to feel more open and capable, and you are ready to practise at least twice a week.
- You like full one-hour sessions that combine movement, breathing and attention.
- You prefer to follow a suggested plan but want the freedom to change the pace.
- You are comfortable choosing a simpler version of a pose when your body asks for it.
Probably not a fit if…
- You have never done any yoga and want a purely introductory class.
- You are looking for a quick fix and cannot commit to a couple of practices a week.
- You want short sessions of ten or fifteen minutes only.
- You are looking for medical advice or treatment of a specific condition; this is a general practice course.
After the course
After nine lessons you will have spent nine hours working steadily on how your hips move, in a way that is consistent rather than occasional. If you have followed the suggestion of practising at least twice a week, the aim is a noticeable improvement in how your hip joints work.
Beyond the physical change, you will have a clearer sense of how to organise your own practice: how to choose a version of a pose, how to give the hips support from the rest of the body, and how to stay attentive instead of forcing a shape.
You will still have access to the lessons for the remainder of your six months, so you can repeat the sessions that worked best for you and notice how the same practice feels as your range grows.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need per week?
Each lesson lasts about 60 minutes. For noticeable progress the programme assumes at least two practices per week, so plan on roughly two hours weekly.
Do I need previous experience?
Some yoga experience is recommended. The practices are of intermediate to moderately demanding difficulty, and demanding poses come with a simple, accessible alternative.
How does access work after payment?
You can start as soon as your payment is confirmed. The lessons are available to you for six months from purchase.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not what you expected.
What format are the lessons in?
They are recorded video lessons of about one hour each, which you can watch on your computer, tablet or phone. Each one is a complete practice.
Does the material stay available?
Yes, for the whole access period of six months. You can repeat any lesson as often as you like during that time.
Can I follow my own schedule?
Yes. A suggested schedule is offered, but you can move at your own pace as long as you keep practising regularly.
What do I need for the practice?
A yoga mat and a quiet space large enough to lie down and move. Any other props are not required for you to begin.
Start preparing your hips this week
Nine complete practices, a clear schedule and six months to make them your own.