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High Lunge
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Alanasana
ah-lahn-ah-suh-nuh
High Lunge Pose
Heru Em Hekenu (Heru in Praise)
Beginner
Root, Solar Plexus
Standing
Overview
High Lunge strengthens the legs and opens the hips while building heat and forward-moving energy.
Root through feet, lift spine, engage core.
Strength, action, and determination
Use care with knee, hip, or balance limitations.
Strengthens legs and opens hips.
Enhances heart opening, tones hip and pelvic organs.
Focus on foot grounding and joint stacking. Encourage steady breath.
Step one foot back. Bend front knee. Keep back leg active. Raise arms overhead.
Use blocks under hands or reduce stance width for support.
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