2025, Vol. 12, Issue 5, Part I

The review was initiated by the lead author asking 1) why is the hip considered a central component in holistic health; 2) what is the current research evidence regarding yoga as a therapeutic intervention for hip disorders; 3) how does yoga differ from other interventions in terms of mechanisms and outcomes. The purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of the existing research related to women’s hip health, including its (hip disorder) causes, treatments and prevention strategies, as well as the role or perception/s of utilizing yoga as a therapeutic intervention. A narrative review of 82 research papers identified using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, with search terms related to hip disorders, women’s health, and yoga therapy. The findings are categorized into five major themes: 1) the significance of hip health in women and gender-specific considerations; 2) common hip disorders and their physical and psychological impacts; 3) current prevention and rehabilitative treatment approaches; 4) yoga as a unique integrative therapy, and 5) safety considerations and the need for standardized yoga protocols. Results indicate a growing body of research supporting yoga’s therapeutic potential, particularly due to its holistic nature, accessibility and mind-body integration. However, gaps remain in the standardization of yoga protocols and in studies focused specifically on women’s hip health. This review lays the foundation for developing a yoga protocol for women’s hip health.