The groin generally refers to the inguinal region, or the upper inner thighs. Pain and injuries in this area are common for those who play sports and general tension is common for basically everyone. In yoga, stiffness in the groins can lead to imbalance in many of our standing poses and discomfort in many seated ones. When this area starts to release, the low back will have a lot more freedom as well. As a result, chronic pain begins to dissipate, sitting in meditation becomes easier and the breath moves more naturally in our bodies.

This is a really simple sequence that you can repeat over and over again if you want to start to release your hips from chronic gripping. Most of it comes directly from some of the senior Iyengar teachers I love who in turn brought it back from their studies in Pune, India. You'll want a couple blocks, something soft to sit on and bolster for class. If you don't have a bolster, check out the How to Hack a Bolster Tutorial Video -- it's really easy to make one with blankets, towels and/or pillows that you already have lying around in your home.