Lizard Pose
Description
This exercise involves getting into a yoga pose called the lizard pose, which involves stretching the hips and groin muscles. It is a great way to improve flexibility and release tension in the lower body.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lizard Pose Instructions
- Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
- Walk your hands forward a few inches and curl your toes under.
- As you exhale, move your buttocks halfway back toward your heels.
- Keep your arms active; don’t let your elbows touch the ground.
- Drop your forehead to the floor or to a blanket and let your neck relax.
- Breathe into your back, feeling the spine lengthen in both directions.
- Hold for up to a minute.
- To release, exhale and slowly roll your body upright into a kneeling position.
Lizard Pose Form & Visual
Lizard Pose Benefits
- Increases flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles
- Strengthens the spine and improves posture
- Calms the mind and reduces stress
- Stimulates the digestive system and improves circulation
- Helps to alleviate menstrual discomfort and sciatica pain
Lizard Pose Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Hip flexors
- Abdominals
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Forearms
Lizard Pose Variations & Alternatives
- lizard pose with quad stretch
- low lizard pose
- revolved lizard pose
- half lizard pose
- dragon pose
