My hip flexors are one area of my body that could always use some extra attention. Here's a lunge variation, similar to Warrior 1,
but with your back knee resting on the floor, you can really increase
the stretch for the muscles on the front part of your back thigh.
Arching your spine backward also offers a great stretch for the abs and
shoulders; not to mention it strengthens your core and increases
flexibility in your spine.
- Begin in Downward Facing Dog.
Step your right foot forward between your hands, making sure your knee
is directly above your ankle. Lower your left knee to the floor.
- Lift your torso and raise your arms straight into the air. Allow
your hips to press down toward the floor to increase the stretch in your
right hip and left hip flexor. From here, arch back, gazing at the
ceiling or toward your hands.
- Stay here for five deep breaths and then repeat this pose with the left knee forward.
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