Hip Circles with a Twist: Adding Isometric Pressure for Better Mobility

About this episode

This episode discusses a variation on a hip mobility exercise that incorporates isometric pressure for improved body awareness and mobility.

This variation on a classic hip mobility exercise adds an isometric element — pressing your hand against the side of your head — to enhance body awareness and grounding as you move through full knee circles. Try pausing at different points in the circle to really feel each position. A simple but effective upgrade to your movement practice. Interested in the philosophy behind these techniques? Learn more in the upcoming book, Spinal Intelligence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennpilotti.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Pilotti

Topics covered

• hip mobility
• isometric exercises
• body awareness
• movement practice
• knee circles

Keywords

• hip circles
• isometric pressure
• mobility
• body awareness
• movement practice

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Books & works: Spinal Intelligence

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