Yoga Exercises To Get Your Thighs And Hips In Shape

Natarajasana

Benefits – The hip flexors are stimulated and stretched in this very graceful posture. Both the inner and outer thigh muscles are worked upon. This asana strengthens the legs as the body balances on one leg. Right from your pelvis to your feet, every muscle in your leg is toned and stretched. Your hips are opened up, and all the energy blocks in the legs are released. The blood circulation in your legs is enhanced, which gives a fresh flow of oxygen and nutrients to them.

Ustrasana

Benefits – This asana brilliantly opens your pectoral muscles and gives strenght to the hip flexors. It also tones all the limbs, especially the thighs. This asana works on the front part of your body, so the muscles in the frontal thighs get thoroughly toned and stimulated.

Janu Sirsasana

Benefits – The Janu Sirsasana works towards increasing the flexibility in the hamstrings and its subsets whilst toning the thighs and hip joints. Besides that, the leg muscles are stretched, there is a greater stretch on the back and spine, which contributes to an increase in the circulation of blood in these regions. This nourishes the muscles and keeps the area healthy. This asana helps to strengthen the legs too, and if done for a prolonged period, calms the mind as well.

 Navasana

Benefits – When you practice this asana regularly, it moves beyond your body, i.e., the organs, nerves, bones, and muscles, and penetrates into the very core of your being. As you balance your body weight on your buttocks, your being trembles initially. But, a whole lot of strength and determination is built within the few seconds of suspension. There is a great improvement in blood circulation, and your legs get a good stretch. 

Salabhasana

Benefits – This is an effective yoga exercise that addresses the posterior spine while adding ‘lifting’ capabilities in the legs and to tone or shape up the glutes. It also works on many other parts of your body. It strengthens your legs and enhances the flow of blood. Your hips and thighs (legs, in general) remain strong, flexible, and in good health. 

Setu Bandhasana

Benefits – This asana enhances the circulation of blood. The raised hips enforce a good stretch. The muscles are stimulated and toned, and any energy is broken and released.