Low Lunge Tips

Yoga often gets portrayed as having to go as deep as possible into each pose, but yoga is not really about how deep you can go into a pose, but it is really about your presence in each pose. Rather than pushing yourself deeper into each pose, listen to your body, choose to find strength where you are, and breathe. 

Use these alignment tips to improve your posture and awareness in Anjaneyasana, Low Lunge. 

Rather than pushing yourself deeper forward into the low lunge, have your front knee stacked directly over your ankle.

Think about your inner thighs hugging energetically toward one another. 

Engage your core up and in as you lengthen your tailbone down in space (tilting your pelvis down as your hip points move forward)

Squeeze your glutes. 

Notice how you may feel a stretch in your hip flexor of the back leg, without having to push deeper into your low lunge, but instead by engaging and activating the surrounding muscles. 

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With over a decade of experience in the Physical Therapy field, I’ve worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Athletico/Pivot Physical Therapy, where I support patients through personalized treatment plans using techniques like myofascial release and manual stretching. Outside the clinic, I’m passionate about mental health advocacy. I volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and proudly serve as the Walk Chair for the annual Berks County Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, I bring a deep love for mindful movement to every class. My teaching blends strength and mobility in a dynamic Vinyasa Flow style, with an emphasis on anatomy, alignment, and breath. I aim to create a space where students of all ages and experience levels feel supported, present, and deeply connected to their bodies. I'm thrilled to share my experience and sense of community at The Nest, helping others experience the powerful benefits of yoga for both body and mind.