[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-high-lunge-pose-and-intense-side-stretch\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-high-lunge-pose-and-intense-side-stretch\/","headline":"Guided Yoga: High Lunge and Intense Side Stretch Pose","name":"Guided Yoga: High Lunge and Intense Side Stretch Pose","description":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> A high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner's pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.\n\nThe intense side stretch pose helps with mobility in the hip flexors and the feet.","datePublished":"2018-05-08","dateModified":"2020-05-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/#Person","name":"Miguel Vallve","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"YouVeda","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","width":190,"height":51}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intense-Side-Stretch-Pose.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intense-Side-Stretch-Pose.jpg","height":828,"width":828},"url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-high-lunge-pose-and-intense-side-stretch\/","about":["Guided Yoga","Knowledge Center"],"wordCount":367,"articleBody":"Reading Time:  2 minutesTwo poses for today are High Lunge and Intense Side Stretch PosesHigh Lunge and Intense Side Stretch PosesHigh Lunge PoseA high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner&#8217;s pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.StepsStart in\u00a0Downward Facing Dog Pose.Inhale raise the right leg behind you and then exhale as you step the right foot forward between your hands.Check that the right knee is aligned above the right ankle.Ground through the feet, pull your lower abs in as you exhale, then\u00a0inhale sweeping your arms out and up, palms facing towards each otherBend your back knee a little, lengthen your tailbone down towards the floor, then extend through the back leg, opening and stretching\u00a0the sole of the foot.Open your chest and draw your front ribs down into your torso.Stay for five breaths.Bring your hands onto the floor by your right foot as you exhale.Step your right foot back into a Downward Facing Dog pose.Repeat with the left foot coming forward.BenefitsIt helps with mobility in the hip flexors and the feet.Strengthens the legs.It improves balance and stability.Intense Side Stretch PoseStepsFrom\u00a0Tadasana\u00a0step your left leg back, about 1 meter (3 to 4 feet), feet on two different train tracks, right foot facing forward, left foot slightly turned out.Keeping your hips facing the front of your mat. Make sure your knees point in the same direction as your toes.Ground through your feet, engage your legs, and place your hands in reverse prayer behind your back.Inhale as you lengthen your spine and exhale as you fold forward from the hips. Stop before your back begins to round.Roll your left thigh inward, while keeping your right hip back.Hold the pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths before repeating on the other side.To come out actively push through the back heel, engage the core and come up with a straight spine.BenefitsStretches the legs, hips, spine, shoulders, and wrists.Strengthens the legs and coreImproves balance and digestionStimulates the abdominal organs and digestion.Calms the mind."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Guided Yoga: High Lunge and Intense Side Stretch Pose","item":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-high-lunge-pose-and-intense-side-stretch\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]