High Lunge
Sanskrit Name: Alanasana
Challenge Level: Medium
High lunge pose is a beginner yoga pose that strengthens the legs and the whole lower body, stretches the hips and groin, opens the chest, and strengthens the arms. Starting in standing forward bend, the knees bend and one leg steps backward, placing the ball of the foot on the mat. The front leg creates a right angle with the knee right above the ankle. Hands press into the mat, torso lengthens forward and lays on the front thigh. Back leg is straight, knee presses up toward the ceiling, heel stretches toward the floor. Shoulders roll back and down while the chest presses forward. The gaze points forward.
Categories
Standing Yoga Poses
Standing poses build strength and stability. The awareness is on physical and mental balance. To stand erect, the feet must be firmly planted on the ground, with the spine stretching upward and the head lifted. These foundation poses provide entry into standing on one leg.
Forward Bend Yoga Poses
Forward bends, also called forward folds, are yoga postures where you hinge forward at your hips. There are many forward folds, both standing and seated, that are commonly practiced in various forms across all styles of yoga. While backbends open the frontside of your body, forward bends open the backside and generally create length throughout. Physically, this improves posture and helps you stand taller.
Balancing Yoga Poses
The grounding of the feet, distribution of the body weight, learning to breathe soft and deep are all important aspects of building a strong foundation for a typical balance pose. These strengthen the stabilizer muscles thus helps your body to avoid falling and knocking things over. These can also help a lot in removing stress and anxiety.