Low Lunge

Añjaneyāsana

Low Lunge
⇄ both sides
CategoryStanding TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold40 sec MusclesHips, Legs, Chest BreathingInhale to open the chest, exhale to deepen the lunge

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom a lunge with your back knee on the floor, inhale, raise your arms, and reach up after them into a slight backbend.
  2. HoldYour hips sink gently forward and down, stretching the front of your back thigh. Front knee over your heel, tailbone slightly tucked, and don't crunch your lower back.
  3. ExitExhale and lower your hands to the floor on either side of your front foot.

Benefits

Opens the hip flexors — an antidote to a day of sitting.

Cautions

  • Knee injuries — place a blanket under your back knee
  • Lower back pain — don't deepen the backbend; keep your torso upright

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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