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Standing Quad Stretch

Natarajasana (prep)

Balancing Beginner

Standing Quad Stretch, Natarajasana (prep), is a beginner standing balance. Quad/hip-flexor stretch, balance.

Sage line drawing of Standing Quad Stretch

How to cue it

  1. Catch same-side ankle behind you
  2. Knees together
  3. Press foot back gently, stand tall

At a glance

Drishti
ForwardWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Standing balance
Level
Beginner
Chakra
Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Take care

Knee, balance.

Counter poses

What to offer after Standing Quad Stretch to let the body settle.

Good to know

Dancer prep.

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Drop Standing Quad Stretch into a sequence, keep these cues beside it, set the timing, then teach the whole class off one screen you can read from across the room. Free to start.

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