Side Lunge Pose
Skandasana · स्कन्दासन
Side Lunge Pose
Skandasana · स्कन्दासन
Standing
Level
Intermediate
Body
Standing
How to practice
Shift toward one bent knee while the other leg lengthens to the side. Keep the squat shallow and let your fingertips touch the floor. Let the bent knee follow the toes and keep both feet supported.
Benefits
Builds strength in the bent leg and stretches the inner thigh of the straight leg during a lateral weight shift.
Who should avoid or modify
- Use blocks or a chair and keep the bent knee tracking with the toes. Stay higher if the knee, ankle, or groin feels strained.
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