Intense Flank
Audio File
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