Skandasana

A deep lateral lunge where one leg bends deeply while the other extends straight to the side.

Alignment Cues

• 1.From a wide stance, bend one knee deeply into a side lunge
• 2.Keep the bent knee tracking over the toes
• 3.Extend the opposite leg straight with the foot flexed
• 4.Hands at heart center or on the floor
• 5.Keep the chest lifted

Benefits

• +Stretches the hamstrings and inner thighs
• +Strengthens the bent leg
• +Opens the hips
• +Improves balance