Explore Hip Openers for your practice Having tight hips not only impacts your ability to perform a squat but also affects everyday activities like bending down to pick something up. Tight hips contribute to increased spinal load and overuse. Beyond enhancing range of motion, promoting circulation, and reducing back pain, hip-opening exercises can trigger an energetic shift or emotional release. Hip openers are highly sought-after asanas because they target multiple tight areas, bringing about a transformative energy shift. In yoga, the entire practice serves as a significant opportunity for hip opening. With over 20 muscles crossing the hip, including adductors, abductors, hip flexors, and deep lateral rotators, any movement stretching these muscles qualifies as a beneficial "hip-opener.