Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)

Targets the hip flexors of the back leg (psoas, iliacus, rectus femoris), the quad of the front leg, and opens the hip extensors. Helpful for counteracting prolonged sitting, releasing hip flexor tightness that causes lower back pain, and preparing the body for deeper warriors and backbends. The movement places the front foot between the hands with the back knee lowered to the floor, then sinks the hips forward and down while the arms sweep overhead and the chest lifts into a gentle backbend.

Cues

• Sink the hips forward and down as the back knee rests and the chest lifts.