
Low Lunge Quad Stretch Pose Instructions
1. Start in low lunge pose with your right knee and the top of your right foot on the floor.
2. Lift the right foot, reach your right hand back to grab the ankle, and walk your left foot a few inches to the front.
3. Stay in low lunge quad stretch pose for 30 seconds and then switch leg positions.
Mindfulness Practice
Keep the spine long, open the chest and face front. Engage your core for stability and walk your left foot to the front until you feel the stretch in your quads.
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Anjaneyasana Benefits
The low lunge quad stretch pose stretches the quads, groin, hip flexors, and glutes, and strengthens the knees. This pose also helps improve balance and concentration and alleviates lower back pain.
Contraindications
Knee or hip injury.
Preparatory, Complementary and Follow-Up Poses
Start in high lunge or low lunge pose and then progress to low lunge quad stretch pose. Follow-up with warrior I or warrior III poses.
Related Yoga Poses
Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Gate pose
Upward plank pose
One legged downward dog pose
Knee to nose dog pose
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