Yoga For Hips & Lower Back Release | Yoga With Adriene 

Carve out the time, my friends! Let me know how your practice went in the comment section below! "And still, after all this time, The sun never says to the earth, "You owe Me" Look what happens with A love like that. It lights the Whole Sky" -Hafiz

Dear Adrienne, My daughter did your videos every day for many years. We often did some together. She died suddenly from an undetected heart condition last year before her 26th birthday. This year on her birthday I did Yoga for Vulnerability, and felt her close to me. Thank you for the beautiful effect you had in her life. I miss her every day. Until I see her again. Bless you in your gift to this hurting world.

Adriene, you're a beacon in the dark sea of quarantine

My chiropractor sent me this video to help with my chronic lower back pain. Just wanted to let you know; five years later, and you're still helping people. 💕

My cup is full and therefore flowing with love. Whoever is reading this, recive my love ❤

This video taught me that in my old age, I have to take better care of my old body. Then I remember I’m 26 and I shouldn’t be this tense. Thank you for your work, I didn’t know that’s what a loose lower back feels like.

Adriene, do you ever think about the hundreds of thousands of “Namastes” that are whispered your way everyday? I hope you do. Thank you for your light.

I always come back to this video. I do yoga for periods of time, sometimes few months, and then quit (don't ask why) and when my body is all stiff and hurting again, this is the video that brings me back to practice. I think I need to do this practice once a week 😊

Dear Adrienne and Benji. Today is Cinco De Mayo 2024. I recently closed out a cycle of being with a Narcissist and in the end when you said the put your left hand on your heart and right hand in your stomach all these emotions released immediately. It was so healing. I had no idea I was holding onto those emotions. My new stray dog who adopted me immediately came to kiss my tears😢. It reminded me of my last doggo who passed 1.5 years ago. Everything is perfect and according to the will of God and the Universe. Thank you for this yoga session on an easy Sunday morning. 🙏🏽✌🏽☺️😌🕉️💝❤️‍🩹I’m so thankful for this moment.

And people, don’t forget to recognize great yoga instructors on RU-vid like Adrienne, who not only gives us great videos, but doesn’t add extra monetizing for herself by interrupting the video with intermittent commercials. Thank you Adriene! Great video todaY, just what i needed.

It may sound weird, but I always like how you tell us to keep breathing in harder positions. Because I always hold my breath in those positions, and you help me with reminding me to keep breathing and keep staying relaxed:)

Omg. The eagle legs. Gonna have to remember that one.

Your singing at the end brought the biggest smile to my face. Thank you for a lovely practice and a good time as always 💜

I like the yoga exercises but more so I liked how you kept it real. Because too many people try to be perfect in yoga and I loved how you started singing rock with you lol

When she said, “If you’re carrying something heavy...let it go...” 🙏🏽 Thank you.

You've saved my life! Not in the "I would've been dead without you"-way, but in the "it wouldn't have been a life"-way

Adrienne, your yoga videos consistently make me cry. In a cathartic, beautiful way. No other yoga has done that for me. I feel the release. Thank you.

It's 5am and I searched how to stretch lower back and hips, as I'm almost in tears from pain. I watched this first before trying it (and read all the positive comments). I couldn't stretch as far, and it hurt every muscle. After laying on my back for 5 minutes before getting up, I could feel how my back was stretched. I've never done yoga before. Today, I subscribed to this channel, as my back feels instantly 50% better. Thank you so much!!

Sooo perfect for me right now!! My hips sounded like Rice Krispies the whole time

I’d just had a bit of a disagreement with my husband and the room had tension in it as I rolled my mat out 😬 but I feel more inline with myself now. I’m going to go and see if he would like a hug. Thanks Adriene. 🙏🏼💛 Have a good day everyone x

Dear Adriene, today is mothers day and i find some love and joy here. Thank you

I am not very flexible so I love the fact that Adriene emphasises on the feeling rather than the yoga posture. Bec all my life I’ve heard “you’re not doing it right” instead of just be where you want to be and feel the sensation 🥺 I’m grateful for you Adriene, you don’t make me feel guilty anymore 🥺💕 Love all the way from india

I work at an in-patient rehab unit for individuals with substance use disorder and I started to incorporate your videos into some of my groups. The patients really enjoy your style as do I, your positivity is so contagious...and we all love Benji :)

My last 2 days have been stressful and this helped immensely to alleviate my emotional and physical mood. Yoga is a cure-all for leaving behind stuff that clings.Namaste🙏🏻

Adrienne, I am so thankful for you always being here on RU-vid. I do not know what I would do without you and your teachings. I am Tanya Mark, I am a 33 year old single mom, who was addicted to drugs and alcohol for most of my life. Your videos have helped me to get through some of the most challenging times in my life. With your help, I was able to reconnect with my son after 8 years of being lost in darkness and addiction. You inspired me to take care of myself and I absolutely love you!! Thank you your God sent.

Im not a yoga girl, i just came here because i have lowback pain and I can’t believe I spent the whole time doing this, i always thought yoga was just a dumb thing to do, I WAS WRONG! I feel brand new! Omg! Thank soooo much for this my back my whole body feels renewed again. ❤️

Today's practice got my singin' "My neck, my back.....release my hips on my mat."

Talk about release! Somehow I haven't done this one before....but what with the lovely stretchy sequence, Benji's sweet visit/"lap dog sit" and the musical interlude, it was love at first practice :).

It's amazing how spontaneous Adriene could be. It doesn't seem a recorded class. She always make me smile and even laugh

I’m 71 and was missing my yoga classes so, so much! This is one of my most important discoveries for getting through C19 days. Thx to my awesome daughter-in-law for sending me this link! So grateful for Adriene!

Joining on here again for May Bloom Day 03 & 04:05:23✅...both are great for deep stretches and joining the kids in with Yoga for P E in mind..just👌🏾practices for unwinding at the end of this beautiful sunny day here in UK 🇬🇧🌼☀️🏞️🏝️☀️🌼...Thank you so much for your time shared with us again and again offering us all these awesome yoga helpful practices...Enjoy all ywa buddies. Adriene🌷 💝you make the world a better place.💗💗🙏🏾

That went by quickly and felt really good. In that modified badakonasana, my nose found my feet. Not sure that has happened before.😛 Energize day 19. 623 days in a row. Boost day 4. 942 days in a row.

Recently, my doctor diagnosed me with a dislocated tailbone (apparently from kickboxing -- ugh). When I found this video, I was doubtful. How could I do yoga if I couldn't even sit without pain? After only a couple of weeks practicing the poses in this video and some of the others, however, I am pain-free again. I now subscribe to Adriene's channel, and I'm working on one of her 30-day challenges. I'm going to be honest. When I first saw her, I thought she was just some stereotypical, American, wannabe yogi. I admit that I judged the young, pretty, white girl from Texas on appearances. I just know too many people in L.A. and San Francisco, who look a lot like Adriene (or the male equivalent), who are unbearably shallow and competitive -- even about yoga. My guard was up. The tea-drinking image in some of the videos seemed clichéd. The cute dog seemed like a gimmick. The "namaste" at the end made me cringe. Now it makes me cry. Adriene is the real deal. Her practice comes from a deep investment of learning. I especially appreciate how responsible she is with the well-being of all of these strangers on the Internet. I always feel safe. She's also just clearly a kind, wise human being. She currently has 8 1/2 million subscribers, and that seems low given what she is offering the RU-vid community. Thank you, Adriene. You don't know me, but you helped me.

You have transformed my idea of yoga!! I have been trying your videos for a few weeks now and I feel so much more centered and relaxed. My family says I've grown a few inches because my posture is so much better and my tension has been dramatically released! I even got my dad (the stiffest person I know.... poor guy) to try this video and now he's determined to use your videos a few times a week. Benji is amazing, you are amazing, and I feel amazing. Thank you so so much for what you do!

I seriously love Yoga with Adriene! It seems like she has created a video for every possible scenario. I have been a part of the YWA community for a month now, and I never have any trouble finding exactly what I need. I am completely hooked on yoga and it's all because of this channel. THANK YOU, ADRIENE!

Thank you Adriene, we enjoyed being in our love caves 👍

I am a 35 recovering addict and battling cervical cancer my life has been one hell of a journey and Adriene has change it. Not only get in tune with my body but dig deep into my soul and mental awareness. I AM SO GRATEFUL THANK YOU ADRIENE! HEAD OVER ❤

My Mom and I are doing yoga together every day for over a week now, it's one of the best things in quarantine. We live far apart but thanks to Adriene we meet virtually every day to exercise together :) Best thing for body, mind and soul in these difficult times. Thank you Adriene for all your videos

Adriene, your videos are lifesavers, it’s crazy every time I do yoga with u every problem disappears

The practices for days 3 and 4 have been really fitting. Yesterday the little PE practice helped me roll out of bed after my nap. And today I could tend to my achy back. Have a nice day everyone :)

I was diagnosed with depression 5 months ago. Still on medications. Last week, it was rough. I was relapsing. My whole house was a freaking mess. 60% of my plants died of neglect. This week, I’ve been doing these videos every other day and each time I finish a yoga practice, I feel lighter, happier. Thank you Adriene! Please keep doing what you do. 😘

Adriene on cold medicine is just what I needed today. Also that Benji shot?! This may be my favorite video so far for entertainment value alone :) Oh, yeah, and my back feels great.

First time back on mat after 10 days, (had to let my beautiful dog Kila go to rainbow bridge) couldn’t face doing anything without her. Then this morning an email letter from Adriene which gave me the support and push I needed to get back to the mat and start looking after myself again. It’s a small step but I’m heading in the right direction. Thank you. xx

Loving the Bloom playlist. And Adriene, achieving the "inner smile" is super easy after I just sang out "..ALL NIGHT". I know I'm not the only one. LOL!! I'm gonna rock with you, with myself, and with anyone and everyone. 🤘🏼

I laughed so much when Benji sat on her leg 🥰😂 he's so adorable, as is Adriene ❤️ thank you for always making me feel great 😘

you transmit so much empathy and natural friendliness Adriene that it's like you really are connecting with each person individually in your videos.

Love yoga... This has stemmed from yogaing for several years with adriene... Thank you my lovely for being you. 😊

I’ve practiced this flow for years here and there and every time Adriene has me busting out laughing when she says “…youre not at work…YET.” LOL Anyone who happens to read this, I hope you have a wonderful practice and day! ❤

I actually got some (happy? sad? emotional!) tears in my eyes during the quiet parts. I've been carrying so much tension both internally and externally, that release was needed. Thank you!

I'm 62. Woke up with mild pain in my midsection (hard to identify the exact spot), and found your video. The pain is now gone. You're adorable, by the way. Thank you.

BLOOM 🌸 | May 4, 2023 | All the yesses, all the time! It will never be a bad day for this beauty! Great hip and lower back release before a full day of flying tomorrow! May the Fourth be with you! 😉🙏

Really enjoyed this one for right before bed. I had a crushing injury to my hips and lower spine as a child, so this sort of practice is much needed to keep me moving. Thanks, Adriene!

I absolutely love Benji "helping" you. Snuggling, protecting, and just embracing momma's love!!!

Adriene! Finally I have yogied my way through all of your 393 videos. It took me about 1,5 years - and it has truly been an amazing journey!!! But now I´m a bit sad, 'cause there ain't no more videos for me to do...you mentioned something about a programme you had on another site some years ago...what was that called? There is only one yoga teatcher for me - YOU! You are magic! Peace and love Namaste ^

Blessed Beloved Beauties! It is so sweet to return to this session for Bloom Day - 4. I always appreciate a back support practice. Often, tension resides in the back during stressful times. I choose to leave the stress on the mat and permit it to transform into something positive. Ironically, I spoke of my late Father, Barry, and late Big Brother, Marcus, in my previous post. I thought of them during my practice when Adriene instructed the swimming posture, which felt really good. By-the-way, my Dad tried to teach me how to swim at age 13, and I didn't want to get my hair wet, lol! 😂 He said, "Put your head under the water and hold your breath." It is still a goal today in his honor. I recall my Big Brother swimming at a local pool during a family outing, and he dove in 12 feet trying to show off. Life guards had to assist him. Thank God he was okay. I think of those precious memories of them and smile. 😊

That felt so good that I immediately restarted the video and did it again. Definitely one to return to to give some love to my lower back. Thank you

I FINALLY DID IT!!!! I finally did a YOGA SQUAT👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank You Thank You a million times over for sharing this video 😊

This felt amazing! ✨ Peace be with anybody who is reading this

I haven't done any yoga since having my daughter. She's 2. But my back has been aching every morning so I did the other video for lower back pain and then this one. I had no pain this morning ❤ watching these videos again feels like coming home I've missed the yoga and Adriene

I'm not so flexible so this was tough for me but I definitely feel more opened up! Hoping I can really commit to this daily practice this Bloom May

That wide Baddha Konasana pose triggered something in me that I felt so much appreciation for my body and I started crying and smiling. Never experienced that before. Thank you for this! Your gifts are the best because no one can give anything better than a positive experience, in my opinion. I'm so grateful that I found you and your work. You're irreplaceable!

When your Doggie came to sit on your leg and let you know he loves you that was fucking precious

I've been doing yoga with Adriene for 2-3 years now, if i remember correctly I started during the pandemic. Adriene has helped me so much, and while I have never commented before, now it felt like the time. Thank you so much Adriene, you and yoga help me so much with everything. I love how yoga with Adriene feels, just like Adriene says herself, tending to the mind and body at the same time: I've thought several times how doing yoga and hearing Adriene talk feels like small pieces of theraphy, and how it is at the same time loving, kind, funny and healing. Sometimes I even put on a video and (if the day is like that) just lay on the mat, but I still want to have the video on to hear Adriene's calming voice. Thank you so much for everything you do, it is priceless. Sending much love to you Adriene, and Benji, and everyone practicing in the community

best Yoga teacher ever.....it's a yoga dance, movements are very smooth, and you just flow into the positions. Truly effortless yet effective. Thanks!!

I had my emotional yoga breakthrough during this session because of a tough breakup and week, thank you for continuing to teach people how to release any and all tensions they may have physically, emotionally, and mentally. :)

I can't thank you enough. My lower back pain was bothering me to the point where I could no longer ignore it. Not only did you give me relief but you also took away my anxiety and worry. I'm very grateful for you, your time and energy.

Your videos always brighten my day

That was a brilliant yoga practice, my body feels so good now, and I feel ready to start my day. Thank you Adriene, even with a cold you are amazing! Wishing you and Benji all the best. See you tomorrow for more awesome yoga, Namaste! 🙏 🧡

My massage therapist has been recommending yoga for years. I eventually conceded and found "Yoga with Adriene". I just started 2 weeks ago and saw my massage therapist and she said my body did a complete turn around and this enabled the therapist to work deeper on my multiple problem areas. Severe accident 2004 which lead to cervical fusion twice (plates C2-C4) and along with injuries to back from lifting patients for over 30 years. I am well within my body weigh (157 and 5'9) and no other medical issues and excellent nutrition. A month ago, I ended up in a very compromised, debilitated position due to a kidney stone attack in which I "face planted into the floor and absolutely could not get up for 2 hours". It was just not the kidney stones, I was a lazy, debilitated person. Adriene, I appreciated the modified suggestions and I have not been pushing myself. But amazingly, my body is loosening up enough that I easily slide into some of the full positions in your workout. Thanks so much and love Benji!!!

hugs to everyone who's reading this

I did this session because it was the first one that popped up. Your guidance to remain aware and references to love touched my soul. I wept some during the session realizing the hip excercises were helping my solarplexus, and heart as well. Thank you for your loving support. ❤❤❤

I’ve only just discovered Adriene, and I love her spirit and energy! She’s very soothing and positive. And anyone that does yoga with a dog nearby is my kind of instructor!

Your videos have helped me SO MUCH with my back and body pains after being in a car crash. I just want to thank you so much for your videos.

Miss Adrienne, as I have said before. You are just the most amazing young, fun and beautiful yoga instructor. Canada says thank you!!! I’m a 65 year old girl enjoying every moment of my day with your classes. Sadly I need a knee replacement due to injuries when I was 35. This for the first time in my life has created the most painful hamstrings. I continue to bike, walk, eat from my garden and now home yoga. Move it or loss it is my mantra!!! You “are” a great chose for every age!! Ruth

Felt like I have needed to add yoga back into my life, but I've been so stiff in the hips, upper and lower back I didn't know where to start. Going through this I realized just how tight my hips were, but towards the end they loosened as well. My upper back popped half way through which is challenging and frequently out of place for me. At the end I had an emotional release. Thank you for the permission to do so. I enjoyed your dog joining in and the interjection of supportive phrases, "love cave" and things. Very enjoyable, I'll be doing more for sure.

Be blessed Adriene 💕✨️💓 Thank you so much for this practise 💗

This video may have been made some time ago, but YWA videos remain evergreen. I have practiced this session before, but today, when Adriene encourages viewers to leave something on the mat that you no longer need, I vividly imagined the weight of self-comfort and protection in which I had been wrapped, sleeping, for years, slide off of me. Today I leave the mat a lighter person, alert and ready to crush this transformational journey. Thank you, YWA community! ❤️

seriously I love this woman so much.

Thank you so much for really help my hips and lower back. I am 65 years old and my hips are very stiff so I’ve started yoga and I am a beginner . thank you for moving slowly. I feel so much better. I am going to do this on a daily routine in my home on my yoga mat. Watch your video.

Knew by the title I would love this practice , loved how it was mostly low to the group and slow cause I felt like I really connected to my breath to the lower back in all the poses , hope you all have a great day ❤

💖Such a lovesome practice, Thank you Adriene! Now that we’ve tended to those two special chakras let’s create some brightness, be considerate to ourselves and bloooommm 🌸

You've helped me to understand that yoga doesn't have to be an intense hour plus session and it's given me a new love for practicing, so thank you so much for that. Just to get an idea of what I'm getting into, I like to watch each video at 2x speed before I do the routine, and when you started singing near the end? Perfect chipmunk voice! lol. That said, I've been off my yoga game and this is just what I've needed to motivate me get back into it! Thanks again! You're amazing :)

💖i am a single unit moving together! wow! and i loved at the end- leave what no longer serves you on the mat so it can evaporate and serve someone else for a while. i feel floppy and grounded and wonderful! i didn’t realize how much of the tension in my upper back and hips was somatic- not to mention how *much* it was! i’m giggling as i type this! thank you!🥰🍄

Lovely practice , leaving everything behind and planting new seeds ❤❤ thank you Adriene

Blessed Beloved Beauties! This was a super cool 😎 practice in celebration of Juneteenth and Father's Day! I miss my Dad whom elevated 9 years ago and my brother whom elevated 4 years ago. This session was internally and externally refreshing. I have completed this session numerous times. It's one of my favorites. It was so sweet to see it on the calendar. Well, I'm off to my loved ones memorial soon and urgent care. A cotton swab is stuck in my ear, ugh. This happened before. Stay away from cheap cotton swabs. Q-tips are better. Anywho, Namaste and Ase! 🦋❤❤🦋

I'd just like to say as a 17 year old who suffers from chronic pain which can get really bad in my hips and lower back this was amazing! My back doesn't feel as tight as it did this morning and it really helped to stretch out the pain. Just wish it was longer! Could of gone on with this for 30 minutes or more! Can't wait to try out your other yoga videos. I love to do yoga but sometimes find it isn't that effective but this video really helped! Love a new subscriber, Namaste

Just a lovely relaxing practice. Thank you Adriene.

I use these stretches for when I play sports and I want to say thank you for being a clean channel

Some days I wake up and I feel rough then I think oh all I need is yoga with Adriene to cheer up! Thank you SO much, you are a goddess! I wish there was more of you in this world!

I am 90% healed from a sciatica flare up. Loved this workout. It's strange comparing my back/hip flexibility before my sciatica issues and my flexibility now. Thank you!

I had chronic lower back pain and the doctors said I was fine when I clearly wasn’t !!! My manager from worked mentioned this video and I kid you not in about one week the pain was completely gone so I kept doing it everyday and stopped about a month ago and the pain is backkk ! I should’ve never stopped, I started again and I’m hoping in about a week i should be back to my flexible self,thank you so much !

Probably in a minority here - but as a guy who is new to yoga; I love your channel. It's a great mix of motivation, moving at your own pace, and comedy moments. Thank you. After two weeks my lower back pain, caused I suspect by too much time hunched over a desk, is almost gone. While doing todays session my wife walked on and casually said "oh I love Adriene. She's been following you for months.

I was having such a crap day, so I decided to take a beat and do this yoga routine and it made such a difference! The yoga itself was fantastic, but Adriene’s adorable personality really helped pick my day up. I doubt she’ll ever see this- but wanted to attempt a ‘thank you’ for helping me on a rough day

Thanks for the lovely lesson. Hi to Benji

I was on a really good every day yoga streak in the summer. this year my work schedule was really hectic and didn’t allow me time to practice or do anything for myself really. I got back on the mat today for the first time in a few months (got a new job yesterday🎉) annnnnd… full on sobbing tears lol. it was such a great release and I’m so happy to start practicing again every day❤

The news has been so especially disheartening lately and I am feeling so much of it on a personal level. I came straight to Yoga With Adrienne this morning first thing. Thank you for your gentle, loving energy. Namaste.

Thank you so much for this practice Adriene. Thank you everyone practising with me! I did this practice outside today, and it was the perfect one for it! Nice and gentle so that I didn’t worry too much about feeling self conscious! Bloom day four 🌸

Omg this thing released the pinch on the left side of my lower back, i felt a pop and then a tingle slowly going away. It felt sooooooooooooo goood i had this problem for so long. Thank you!!!!!

I've been doing yoga for the 1st time in my life...I'm 40 and have been consistently doing your videos for 2 months...my hip and shoulder pain has almost completely gone away...my girlfriend is an avid yogi and she teaches me more every time we do it together..it brings us together and it's beautiful..thank you Adriene

Wow…!! This helped my hip pain tremendously. I stand on my feet all day at work and have developed sciatica in my hip. 😢 during this session I could really feel my body thanking me and calming down. Such an amazing experience