I asked a yoga teacher how to test and improve my hip mobility and she revealed the most obvious indicator of tight hips

A woman sits cross-legged outside on a yoga mat. Behind her we see a large expanse of healthy-looking grass and the side of a house with a garage, which is decorated with fairy lights.

A lot of modern life is spent sitting down, whether that’s driving a car, working at a desk, or relaxing in front of the television after work. Spending all this time in one position has a detrimental effect on our hips, leading to tightness and immobility.

I spoke to Elma Panagaki, a yoga instructor at Bay Club, who shared her insights into how to test your hip mobility and how to fix that immobility if you have it.