The front splits might seem out of reach, a pose reserved for dancers or gymnasts. However, the journey of practising the splits is one of the most effective and healing methods for releasing the chronic tightness and pain stored deep in our hips and lower back. Practice is not about forcing your body into a perfect pose, but rather a calm and patient process of self-discovery. In this article, I share a series of preparatory poses to help you slowly create space and begin your own healing journey.