Sleep easy on your side: Yoga for outer hip release

Achy hips can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, especially if you are a side sleeper. Outer hip tension, often caused by tight glutes or IT band discomfort, can make it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position and stay asleep through the night.

This calm, floor-based sequence increases circulation to your hips and helps release built-up tension. In this practice, you will do simple, targeted movements for your outer hips and long, grounded pose holds to encourage deep release.

The slow, steady pace of this practice is ideal for winding down. Make it part of your evening routine to ease physical tension, quiet the mind, and prepare your body for a more peaceful sleep.