High Lunge

About This Pose

Step one foot back into a long lunge with the back heel lifted, front knee stacked over ankle, arms raised overhead.

How to Practice

1. 1

   From Standing Forward Fold, step the right foot back into a long lunge.

2. 2

   Keep the back heel lifted, pressing the ball of the back foot firmly into the mat.

3. 3

   Stack the front knee directly over the front ankle.

4. 4

   On an inhale, sweep the arms overhead alongside the ears, palms facing in.

5. 5

   Square the hips forward as much as possible and lengthen through both sides of the torso.

6. 6

   Hold for 5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.

Benefits

• Strengthens legs and core
• opens hip flexors
• builds heat