One of my favorite stretches to practice and to teach is pigeon, a classic yoga pose. When done correctly, pigeon pose targets several areas of the hip known for locking up and causing discomfort.

I’m a big fan of pigeon pose; the yoga posture helps stretch your glutes, hips, lower back and groin and offers a deep lower body release — when performed correctly. The problem is ...

Fitness instructors say these simple movements go a long way for building flexibility, body awareness and confidence.

Stretching should be restorative, not painful, so if pigeon pose is feeling a little torturous, here are some other hip-openers to try instead. Unpopular opinion: I don’t like pigeon pose.