Exalted Crescent Lunge

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

STEPS :

1. The front foot of one leg is rooted on the earth, with the knee directly above and tracking the ankle in a 90-degree angle.
2. The back leg is straight, no bend in the knee, and the weight is distributed backwards onto the toes as the back heel pushes back and down toward the earth.
3. The inner thighs scissor toward each other and the pelvis is tucked under with the ribcage lifted and the chin slightly tucked.
4. The spine is long and extended. The heart is open.
5. The arm corresponding to the front leg reaches back and down to touch the back thigh.
6. The other arm extends upwards toward the sky and slightly toward the back.

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