The Figure Four Stretch, For Hips that Sit

This is my favorite hip stretch, known as the figure four glute stretch. 

Take lot's of time with this and remember, never hold a position that causes you sharp pain. I use this stretch any time I feel tightness in my low back, hamstrings, or glutes and I hold the deepest part of the stretch for about a minute, spending 5 minutes per side getting into position and doing 3 reps of the stretch. Don't be surprised if you feel a stretch early on in the movement- after a few days of practice you'll be stretching much more deeply.