Tight hips? A yoga expert reveals her five favorite poses to reduce tension and boost mobility

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Tight hips can be caused by a number of things, from sitting at a desk for hours each day to regularly hitting the gym.

This tightness comes from tension around the hip flexors, a group of muscles at the top of the thighs that connect the legs and hips. Not only do tight hips feel uncomfortable, they also increase the risk of injury and limited mobility later in life.