If You've Got Tight Shoulders, Hips, and Muscles, These 9 Poses Will Stretch Them Out

"This pose strengthens two areas that tend to become deconditioned by bad posture: the deep core muscles and the hip flexors," Bridges explained. "By practicing this pose, we can begin to switch on our body's natural intelligence and strength for holding ourselves in good posture," she said.

• Once you've stepped back to Downward Facing Dog, gently lower your knees to the mat, and come to sit on your bottom. Bend your knees, and lift your feet off the floor, balancing on your tush.
• Keep the spine long, and straighten your legs as much as you can without rounding your back. If this is too hard, keep your knees bent — you're still working your core.
• Hold for five complete breaths.