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Intermediate · Standing

High Lunge
Ashta Chandrasana

A strong standing lunge combining leg endurance, balance and an upward reach.

Instructional illustration of High Lunge
LevelIntermediate
Pose typeStanding
Primary focusLegs, Balance

How to practice High Lunge

  1. Step one foot back and stay on the ball of the back foot.
  2. Bend the front knee over the ankle.
  3. Lift the torso and square the hips forward.
  4. Reach the arms overhead while grounding through both legs.

Practice tips

  • Widen the feet like train tracks.
  • Lower the back knee when needed.
Practice note: Avoid collapsing into the front knee or lower back.
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