November 9, 2019 | DeAnna Houston
How to properly align in Lunge pose
Feet
Press the four corners of the front foot into the ground, but do not grip the toes. Shift weight into the ball of the back foot. You do not want all of the weight into the front foot.
Legs
Front leg is in 90 degree angle. Knee is directly over ankle and in line with 2nd toe. If knee is forward of ankle, you need to shift to back leg further back.
Strong back leg. Pull any "slack" out of back leg to lengthen and straighten leg.
Hips
Square your hips. If right foot is forward, draw right hips slightly backwards and left hip slightly forward. And vice versa
Back
Do not over arch lower back. Draw tailbone towards the floor
Chest
Spread the collar bones; lead the heart center forward.
Chin
Keep neutral. Do not look too far up or down. Keep length in cervical spine (neck).
Arms
Raise arms to the sky. Keep shoulders relaxed, away from ears.
Variations
