Lizard Pose
Uttana Prishthasana · उत्तान पृष्ठासन
Lizard Pose
Uttana Prishthasana · उत्तान पृष्ठासन
Hip Opener
Level
Intermediate
Body
Hip Opener
How to practice
Place your front foot outside your hand and give your hips room. Lower and pad the back knee.
Benefits
Stretches the front of the rear hip while developing control around the front hip and leg.
Who should avoid or modify
- Pad the rear knee and use blocks for the hands. Keep the front knee following the toes and avoid sinking into groin pain or lower-back compression.
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