Yoga: Lunge knee down, arms up
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Lunge knee down, arms up
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Lunge the right foot forward and extend the left leg back. Make sure the right knee is over top of the right ankle. Tuck the tailbone under and gently push the left hip down and forward. Interlock the fingers and place them onto the right side. Lift the chest, look forward. Maintain a straight spine and relax the left knee down towards the floor. Inhale reach the arms towards the sky and place the palms together. Keep the shoulders down away from the ears and the arms straight. Look forward or look up.
Side Note:
Increases the flexibility of the hip flexors, groin and quadricep muscles. Strengthens the thighs. Energizes the mind and nervous system. Relieves lower back pain.