Intense Flank

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Instructions

  • Stand with feet hip width apart.

  • Step the right foot back about 3 feet.

  • Put both hands on your hips to make sure that your hip points are facing towards the front of the mat. 

  • Inhale to lengthen the spine.

  • On the next exhale, deepen your right hip crease as you come into a forward bend over your left leg. 

  • Keep a flat back as you lower yourself. 

  • When you come to your full extension, it's okay to let the spine round a bit. 

  • Lower your hands to the floor. 

  • Stay on your fingertips or flatten your palms to the floor.

  • Repeat with left foot back.

Modifications

  • Use blocks to bring the floor up to your hands

Contraindications

  • Hamstring issues

  • Back issues

  • Hip issues

  • Shoulder issues

  • Wrist issues

  • High blood pressure

  • Glaucoma

  • Pregnant

  • Heart disease

Type of pose

  • Standing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Legs

  • Shoulders

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