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Next, the practice transitions smoothly into lunges. You’re guided to lift your right leg high and step it forward into a low lunge. Here, the focus is on keeping proper alignment by stacking the front knee over the ankle. For those desiring a deeper stretch, curling the back toes under while pressing the top of the back foot into the mat is suggested.
As you lift your hands from the mat and extend them forward, the instructor encourages you to embody the Crescent Lunge, reminding you to press into the foundational points of your feet while maintaining lift through your spine. After a deep breath in this shape, you wiggle your fingers and return to Downward Facing Dog.