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Runner's Lunge

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Standing Beginner

Runner's Lunge (Ashwa Sanchalanasana) is a beginner lunge. Opens hips, transitional strength.

Sage line drawing of Runner's Lunge

How to cue it

  1. Fingertips frame the front foot
  2. Lengthen spine forward
  3. Sink and square hips

At a glance

Drishti
Forward / downWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Lunge
Level
Beginner
Chakra
Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Take care

Wrist sensitivity: use blocks.

Counter poses

What to offer after Runner's Lunge to let the body settle.

Good to know

Equestrian pose. Sun Salutation component.

Build your class with Runner's Lunge in Cue

Drop Runner's Lunge 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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