Nancy Sutton's 

 House of YOGA

                                             “Poise, Strength, Endurance... Yoga.”

1325 Tehama Street             

Redding, CA 96001    (530) 246-7256 

                                 Low Lunge

FYI:  Holidays we observe by closing our studio are:  New Year's Day, Memorial Day Weekend, 4th & 5th of July , Labor Day Weekend, Evening classes on Oct 31st, Thanksgiving weekend, and two-weeks at Christmas . Summer Schedule began on June 1st!  ...Fall classes begin Sept 1st!

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POSE NAME: Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Low Lunge)

 

Contraindications/Cautions

Recent or chronic injury to the knees or hips

 

Step by Step  

  1. From table top (on hands and knees with spine neutral) position, step the right foot between the hands, bringing the right knee directly over the right ankle. The left knee and the top of the foot rests on the floor.

  2. Press the palms, fingers or fists into the floor to lift the crown of the head up towards the ceiling. Roll the shoulders down and back and press the chest forward. Look straight ahead with the chin parallel to the floor.

  3. Breathe and hold for 4-8 breaths.

  4. To release: bring the right knee down to the floor next to the left in table top.

  5. Repeat on other side.

Modifications & Props

Place a folded blanket under the knees to protect them from pressure and stress.

 

Benefits

Low lunge opens the hips and chest, stretches the groin and legs and lengthens the spine.

For more information see High Lunge

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