Crescent Lunge

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite Crescent Lunge

STEPS :

1. Start in standing forward bend and, as you inhale, step your right leg straight back.
2. Lift your torso and sweep your arms out to the sides and overhead.
3. Stay in crescent lunge pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Exhale, place your hands on the floor, step your left leg back, beside the right, and walk your hands back to standing forward bend.
5. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Benefits

 

• Creates flexible strength.
• Promotes stability in the front and back of the torso.
• Tones the lower body.
• Stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, arms, neck, belly, groins (psoas) and the muscles of the back.
• Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves and ankles.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.