Dude I hurt my back really badly recently and I thought I was screwed forever. You gave me life again man if I ever get rich I'm giving you a truckload of money. These videos are priceless
I've been given these stretches over the years but you've added some interesting and crucial details on how to get the most out of it. Such excellent explanation! Thank you Taro
Unique approach I never saw. Thanks, since I need to keep my low back neutral due to an artificial disc, and need to not use my abs too much due to abdominal adhesions, but need to stretch the other parts for hips, so this is perfect and life changing ideas.
Good advice on isolation! I have such issues with my hip flexors so this is really helpful. The kneeling one is tricky for my iffy right knee and felt quad engaging too in that stretch. Thanks again
Had to quit running for a years from a bunch of repeating hip/hamstring injuries, your videos have helped a bunch and been able to run 5 days a week comfortable again with no issues. Thank you for the free videos!
So happy to have access to a Feldenkrais practitioner. I read about Moshe Feldenkrais years ago but had no access to anyone trained in this. The videos are very good
You were right! I was given these stretches, but you’ve added a lot of insight to make them more effective. Example: releasing the abs, I haven’t been doing that and I could feel the difference as I was following along. This will all be extremely helpful as I proceed with PT, thank you!
Wow, this is actually allowing built-up tension to release from my thoracic and cervical spine as well! I am starting now to be able to breathe freely through my nostrils for the first time in 17 years! I will have to practice this regularly throughout the day, for multiple days to retrain my body. Who knew that a sway back could cause all these problems? You did of course! Many thanks sir!
Thanks, Taro! These videos have been exactly what I was looking for. Your videos have been a huge help in my mobility goals. Life changing! Do you have exercises for tight scalenes/elevated first rib? I've seen and done lots of your neck videos, but I'm not sure they are targeting those areas. Thanks again for this amazing content!
You're welcome! Postural awareness and understanding head-pelvis organization would be a key for optimal breathing an posture, which will take care of tight scalenes/elevated first rib.
I am looking for hip flexibility after an injury and hip replacement - I have very tight everything. It's also affecting my knees. Could you please address how hip issues and tight leg muscles affect knee pain? I am not able to do the 3rd movement at all yet. inner legs are very tight which I think causes knees to knock inwardly?
Hi! Have you checked my hip mobility videos? I have several follow along videos as well as short routine videos on this topic. As I mention frequently in my videos, everything is connected. Hips certainly affect knees, knees affect hips, ankles affect knees, hips, vice versa. Thus, it's my belief that we need to retrain movement patterns and nervous system to improve whole, and all relationshps and connections in order to improve any specific area(s).
Thanks for these videos! I’m 33, have always been athletic, but have struggled with my hip flexors and also posture my entire life. Ive recently really gotten into yoga and Pilates and am so totally disheartened by my range of motion - the deep V squat pose in particular. It’s almost embarrassing how far away from the ground I am at my lowest point. Is there any hope for me to one day get my tush down to the floor? Could I also expect improvements in my posture? Just trying to temper my expectation here! Would also still love to make it into a split one day - a childhood dream!
Hi! Our body (both body and mind) adapts to how we use our body, so lifestyle largely influences our body. In Western countries, we (adults) have well adapted to chairs, couches, sofas, and as we age, we spend less and less time on the floor. it's not a coincidence that people in Asian countries are generally more flexible than people in Western countries. It's partly genetics, but largely due to their lifestyle that involves more floor sitting. But, as Asian countries have adapted Western lifestyle, I would think over decades, we'll see very similar movement patterns arond the globe. So, I would suggest that you introduce yourself to the floor sitting lifestyle GRADUALLY over time. I have a few videos on the floor sitting if you're interested in learning more about it.
i invite you to walk into the excitement, pure joy and pleasure from having the full ownership of YOUR BODY, and from experiencing yourself as your body! Thats what you are moving into!
You are a great teacher and I love your channel and your methods are safe and very effective, also what is even more fantastic is that you never waste time because you know how precious it is, you always get straight into what you are trying to teach, all I can say is long live Taro Iwamoto and thank you ever so much.
Unnecessary core engagement has become automatic habitual pattern for so many of us. But you can unlearn this unnecessary pattern with movement practice
Superb! Keeping the abs released means the movement is smaller, but differentiated. What is your take on foam rolling? There are lots of painful areas and I get some relief doing the foam rolling
This was so helpful. I'm 43 with great flexibility... That is until my daughter sat on me during a straddle splits contest. 😅 She is a sore loser, but I was the sore one, rolling on the floor in pain. (Kiddo felt bad) The excruciating hip and knee pain subsided, but I noticed my hip and knee haven't been the same for months. I am doing these stretches to gear up for trail running season. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Hey Taro, I love your channel and like most of your content, this video helped me a lot! One thing I am having problems with and can not find a good, long term solution is "runners knee" or IT band syndrome. Could you make a video on that? Thanks for you for your awesome work Taro! Greetings from Germany
Thank you Taro. I’m finding all your videos so informative and beneficial. Ive had rib/back pain for some time and as well I’m working on exercises to free up my shoulder after a fractured humerus a few months back. I’m already feeling improvement in range of movement and your clear exercise instruction is brilliant. I’ll be spreading the word. Thanks again👌
it was almost like a syncronicity thing ,, lol ,, these two hip flexor atm could not have shown up and more ?? i mean ,, i been doing squat kind of stuff and really,, that pelvic tilt and tightness,, ?? you explain it so well ,, i will be followin this a few times ,,
amazing video. I have a hard time walking because of something in my hips. no idea what but Ive noticed that Im lacking push strenght in my legs. like when i push down on the floor while standing it feels extremely weird. I hope this will help me retrain my legs
everything you say about this movement is so true Taro. active stretching is best for me b/c the blood is allowed to flow into that muscle that is so often cramped & stretching the lumbar back does not reach all the muscles going across the front of hip but pushing down engages all the muscles that need to work together to keep the body erect. Brilliant
these two videos are really helpful Taro ThankYou So Much especially the clarity about what NOT to do !!! and so concentrate on Isolating the relevant muscle groups to enable to work and strengthen really helpful.
Yes thank you for this instruction. I have extremely restricted left hip. I will continue with theses stretches in hopes it will help, kneeling is tough, but I do feel it in the standing one so I will start there. The hip throws my whole back off as it tightens throughout the day. I am a massage therapist for 30 yrs and it has really gotten worse over the past year, sitting is a killer! Lol thanks again. Look forward to something on the thoracic! Another area on me.
It is called Muista Chair (Active chair that supports comfortable sitting I personally use at home). This active chair wouldnt compromise movement, thus, keeps your body from getting stiff or achy. If you are interested in getting one for yourself, here is my affiliate link: muistachair.com?aff=3 Discount coupons TARO5 - 5% discount TARO15 - 15% discount if buying 2 or more chairs
I don’t see or understand when there is anterior or posterior pelvic tilt during the first exercise. It would be better to have a clear camera angle from the side of your body rather than from the front where i can’t see the curve of the spine.
This was real helpful to get my hip area posture aligned. One thing i notice after is my shoulders are slumped, maybe its more noticeable now the lower body is sligned. Any tips or past videos on naturally aligning the shoulders/ upper torso. Much gratitude & keep up the great vids.
My guess is that when you were trying to tuck your tail (posterior pelvic tilt), you were tightening your abs, which causes shoulders to move forward, chest to sink. Try letting go of abs and using your hip extensors (glutes) only to tuck your tail, then this should not affect your chest and shoulders posture.
My right hip gives me problems. Could I request a video on how to inhibit the adductors? Quick summary: every time I do the butterfly stretch the adductor is noticeably tighter on the right side. I feel like I have some complex thing going on where both the psoas and adductor on the right side are keeping tension. Stretching works, but I've had to back off several times if I try to do more intense stretches due to potential for pain developing. I understand that when doing the butterfly, the piriformis is supposed to pull the knee down, working as an antagonist, just like the glute works for the psoas. I think the problem is a movement pattern involving both the glute and piriformis (plus tension held in adductor and psoas) since I get snapping in my hip when I raise it to the side when standing and when I bring it down, there's some really unpleasant crunching noises from the hip joint.
Thank you for your video! It really helps and I feel the difference. In order to get the best results, how many time you suggest to do these exercises everyday?
@@TaroIwamoto thank you for your prompt reply. Is it possible to circle ⭕️ out on the picture that which part should feel if correctly do these 3 exercises?
How to Release Psoas (Hip flexors) Instantly: ruclips.net/video/rP1VNeRiAp0/видео.html
Dude I hurt my back really badly recently and I thought I was screwed forever. You gave me life again man if I ever get rich I'm giving you a truckload of money. These videos are priceless
Fun fact: when somebody writes fun fact everybody reads it 😂
you got me!
I've been given these stretches over the years but you've added some interesting and crucial details on how to get the most out of it. Such excellent explanation! Thank you Taro
you are welcome:)
Good insight
"Retraining movement patterns, rather than stretching muscles"
Unique approach I never saw. Thanks, since I need to keep my low back neutral due to an artificial disc, and need to not use my abs too much due to abdominal adhesions, but need to stretch the other parts for hips, so this is perfect and life changing ideas.
Good advice on isolation! I have such issues with my hip flexors so this is really helpful. The kneeling one is tricky for my iffy right knee and felt quad engaging too in that stretch. Thanks again
Thank you so much Taro, you are helping a 30 year old free herself from years of tightness from over training and an eating disorder. God bless you
Had to quit running for a years from a bunch of repeating hip/hamstring injuries, your videos have helped a bunch and been able to run 5 days a week comfortable again with no issues. Thank you for the free videos!
thats great! I am glad my videos have helped you
So happy to have access to a Feldenkrais practitioner. I read about Moshe Feldenkrais years ago but had no access to anyone trained in this. The videos are very good
You were right! I was given these stretches, but you’ve added a lot of insight to make them more effective. Example: releasing the abs, I haven’t been doing that and I could feel the difference as I was following along. This will all be extremely helpful as I proceed with PT, thank you!
My pleasure
Wow, this is actually allowing built-up tension to release from my thoracic and cervical spine as well! I am starting now to be able to breathe freely through my nostrils for the first time in 17 years! I will have to practice this regularly throughout the day, for multiple days to retrain my body. Who knew that a sway back could cause all these problems? You did of course! Many thanks sir!
Mindblowing! Thank you so much Taro
You are so welcome
Thanks, Taro! These videos have been exactly what I was looking for. Your videos have been a huge help in my mobility goals. Life changing!
Do you have exercises for tight scalenes/elevated first rib? I've seen and done lots of your neck videos, but I'm not sure they are targeting those areas. Thanks again for this amazing content!
You're welcome! Postural awareness and understanding head-pelvis organization would be a key for optimal breathing an posture, which will take care of tight scalenes/elevated first rib.
I am looking for hip flexibility after an injury and hip replacement - I have very tight everything. It's also affecting my knees. Could you please address how hip issues and tight leg muscles affect knee pain? I am not able to do the 3rd movement at all yet. inner legs are very tight which I think causes knees to knock inwardly?
Hi! Have you checked my hip mobility videos? I have several follow along videos as well as short routine videos on this topic. As I mention frequently in my videos, everything is connected. Hips certainly affect knees, knees affect hips, ankles affect knees, hips, vice versa. Thus, it's my belief that we need to retrain movement patterns and nervous system to improve whole, and all relationshps and connections in order to improve any specific area(s).
Thanks for these videos! I’m 33, have always been athletic, but have struggled with my hip flexors and also posture my entire life. Ive recently really gotten into yoga and Pilates and am so totally disheartened by my range of motion - the deep V squat pose in particular. It’s almost embarrassing how far away from the ground I am at my lowest point. Is there any hope for me to one day get my tush down to the floor? Could I also expect improvements in my posture? Just trying to temper my expectation here! Would also still love to make it into a split one day - a childhood dream!
Hi! Our body (both body and mind) adapts to how we use our body, so lifestyle largely influences our body. In Western countries, we (adults) have well adapted to chairs, couches, sofas, and as we age, we spend less and less time on the floor. it's not a coincidence that people in Asian countries are generally more flexible than people in Western countries. It's partly genetics, but largely due to their lifestyle that involves more floor sitting. But, as Asian countries have adapted Western lifestyle, I would think over decades, we'll see very similar movement patterns arond the globe. So, I would suggest that you introduce yourself to the floor sitting lifestyle GRADUALLY over time. I have a few videos on the floor sitting if you're interested in learning more about it.
Can’t wait to see what daily practice does for me. Every time I do any of the exercises from your channel, my body feels euphoric. I am so grateful!
i invite you to walk into the excitement, pure joy and pleasure from having the full ownership of YOUR BODY, and from experiencing yourself as your body! Thats what you are moving into!
I got so much relief from this video. Too many hours sitting in front of a computer has caused pain in my hip flexors. Thank you so much.
Glad to hear it! You're welcome!
Thank you!!!
You are a great teacher and I love your channel and your methods are safe and very effective, also what is even more fantastic is that you never waste time because you know how precious it is, you always get straight into what you are trying to teach, all I can say is long live Taro Iwamoto and thank you ever so much.
Thank you for the kind comment!
Excellent. I find it's really hard to stop my abs from contracting - will practice this.
Thank you for this! My hip flexors are very tight from dance classes and this worked like a charm. I’m going to add it to my warm up daily now
Great!
Oh my! I have been seriously engaging my abs while trying to stretch. Thank you so much for the insight and re-training mantra.
Unnecessary core engagement has become automatic habitual pattern for so many of us. But you can unlearn this unnecessary pattern with movement practice
Superb! Keeping the abs released means the movement is smaller, but differentiated. What is your take on foam rolling? There are lots of painful areas and I get some relief doing the foam rolling
My take on foam rolling is fairly neutral. If it helps, great. But it does not replace movement retraining. It might compliment movement retraining.
You’re the man Taro! Thanks for all your helpful demonstrations and explanations.
My pleasure:)
This was so helpful. I'm 43 with great flexibility... That is until my daughter sat on me during a straddle splits contest. 😅 She is a sore loser, but I was the sore one, rolling on the floor in pain. (Kiddo felt bad) The excruciating hip and knee pain subsided, but I noticed my hip and knee haven't been the same for months. I am doing these stretches to gear up for trail running season. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Hey Taro, I love your channel and like most of your content, this video helped me a lot!
One thing I am having problems with and can not find a good, long term solution is "runners knee" or IT band syndrome.
Could you make a video on that?
Thanks for you for your awesome work Taro!
Greetings from Germany
I have that bad posture you spoke of pushing forward thanks for these exercises
Thank you Taro. I’m finding all your videos so informative and beneficial. Ive had rib/back pain for some time and as well I’m working on exercises to free up my shoulder after a fractured humerus a few months back. I’m already feeling improvement in range of movement and your clear exercise instruction is brilliant. I’ll be spreading the word. Thanks again👌
it was almost like a syncronicity thing ,, lol ,, these two hip flexor atm could not have shown up and more ?? i mean ,, i been doing squat kind of stuff and really,, that pelvic tilt and tightness,, ?? you explain it so well ,, i will be followin this a few times ,,
amazing video. I have a hard time walking because of something in my hips. no idea what but Ive noticed that Im lacking push strenght in my legs. like when i push down on the floor while standing it feels extremely weird. I hope this will help me retrain my legs
Thanks for this Great explaining 👍🙋🏻♀️🍀
Dear trainer please show By arrows the movements.
Brilliant! Tried it now for the first time and I can tell they are going to make a difference for my pelvic/low back area 🙂 Thanks!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for this. It helped so much...
you are welcome:)
I appreciate your videos. This is a different approach and I see what I have been doing wrong and why it doesn't work. Thank you.
my pleasure
Yes enjoyed doing this movement. Surprised at how relaxing it soon became.
Good video!
glad to hear that!
everything you say about this movement is so true Taro. active stretching is best for me b/c the blood is allowed to flow into that muscle that is so often cramped & stretching the lumbar back does not reach all the muscles going across the front of hip but pushing down engages all the muscles that need to work together to keep the body erect. Brilliant
thank you!
these two videos are really helpful Taro ThankYou So Much especially the clarity about what NOT to do !!! and so concentrate on Isolating the relevant muscle groups to enable to work and strengthen really helpful.
you are welcome!
Wow❤
what "wow"ed you?
Thank you very much Taro🙏🏼 ...so simple yet so effective!
my pleasure
Yes thank you for this instruction. I have extremely restricted left hip. I will continue with theses stretches in hopes it will help, kneeling is tough, but I do feel it in the standing one so I will start there. The hip throws my whole back off as it tightens throughout the day. I am a massage therapist for 30 yrs and it has really gotten worse over the past year, sitting is a killer! Lol thanks again. Look forward to something on the thoracic! Another area on me.
I was a massage therapist for 15 years. And regret that career. Very hard on our own body.
@TaroIwamoto, what is that cool stool in the background on the intro? With the curved base? Please tell us about it!
It is called Muista Chair (Active chair that supports comfortable sitting I personally use at home). This active chair wouldnt compromise movement, thus, keeps your body from getting stiff or achy. If you are interested in getting one for yourself, here is my affiliate link: muistachair.com?aff=3
Discount coupons
TARO5 - 5% discount
TARO15 - 15% discount if buying 2 or more chairs
I don’t see or understand when there is anterior or posterior pelvic tilt during the first exercise. It would be better to have a clear camera angle from the side of your body rather than from the front where i can’t see the curve of the spine.
noted! movement of pelvis is subtle in that position but that is enough to lengthen hip flexors
This is REALLY good!
Thank you. This was so helpful. The details are much appreciated.
my pleasure
This was real helpful to get my hip area posture aligned. One thing i notice after is my shoulders are slumped, maybe its more noticeable now the lower body is sligned. Any tips or past videos on naturally aligning the shoulders/ upper torso. Much gratitude & keep up the great vids.
My guess is that when you were trying to tuck your tail (posterior pelvic tilt), you were tightening your abs, which causes shoulders to move forward, chest to sink. Try letting go of abs and using your hip extensors (glutes) only to tuck your tail, then this should not affect your chest and shoulders posture.
@@TaroIwamoto seems to be the answer. Many thanks
Yes to hip stretch
My right hip gives me problems. Could I request a video on how to inhibit the adductors? Quick summary: every time I do the butterfly stretch the adductor is noticeably tighter on the right side. I feel like I have some complex thing going on where both the psoas and adductor on the right side are keeping tension. Stretching works, but I've had to back off several times if I try to do more intense stretches due to potential for pain developing.
I understand that when doing the butterfly, the piriformis is supposed to pull the knee down, working as an antagonist, just like the glute works for the psoas. I think the problem is a movement pattern involving both the glute and piriformis (plus tension held in adductor and psoas) since I get snapping in my hip when I raise it to the side when standing and when I bring it down, there's some really unpleasant crunching noises from the hip joint.
i was actually thinking about making a video on that! Be sure to turn on notifications so you wont miss it
@@TaroIwamoto Thanks for the response! Never miss any of your videos.
Great!
Thank you for your video! It really helps and I feel the difference. In order to get the best results, how many time you suggest to do these exercises everyday?
you're welcome! doing this 2x/day would be great!
@@TaroIwamoto thank you for your prompt reply. Is it possible to circle ⭕️ out on the picture that which part should feel if correctly do these 3 exercises?
thank you! great to understand, a more effective way
my pleasure!
Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
Awesome!
TY Taro
you are welcome:)
These are great exercises. Thank you
you are welcome
Great video, thank you.
you are welcome!
Where's your furniture bro?
not much as you can see. we have lots of floor space for movement. we use a Japanese dining table and sit on the floor