Hi there.
I am relatively new to Yin Yoga. I have tried a few other types of yoga, but none seem to really give me what I am after, a deep stretching of my joints/tissues/muscles. I've been to a couple of classes and have watched a number of videos and I'm now practising each morning at home. I've taken up yoga as years of playing drums has meant that I am out of allignment in my hips and need to correct this. Standing up for long periods causes strain in my hips and lower back, and this is where the majority of my pain stems from. It obviously radiates to my shoulder blades and neck throughout the day, but I'm hoping over time that I can re-balance myself.
What I'm trying to find, is an appropriate assana to stretch the hips on the sides of my body. They seem to get sore really quickly, and are more noticeable sitting down now I've started practising. If I lean to either side, bending at the hips, I really notice how sore it is there.
Any help would be much appreciated.