Low Crescent Lunge

How to do Low Crescent Lunge

1. Lower your left knee to the mat behind you with control.
2. Untuck your left toes and rest the top of that foot on the mat.
3. Keep your right foot fully grounded, with your knee tracking over your toes.
4. Bring your torso upright over your hips without arching your lower back.
5. Let your hips ease forward only as far as your lower back stays comfortable.
6. Reach both arms overhead while keeping your ribs from flaring forward.
7. Turn your palms toward each other and keep your arms comfortably spaced.
8. Let your shoulder blades move with your arms without tightening your neck.
9. Look forward, or slightly upward if your neck stays comfortable.
10. Lower your arms and bring your hands to the mat beside your right foot.

Benefits

The front of your hip gets room to lengthen in this low lunge.

Variations

Place a folded blanket under your left knee for cushioning.