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Take Your Yoga Practice to New Heights with the Extended Balancing Lizard Pose
Strengthen your core and improve your concentration with this advanced variation, discover the benefits of targeting your hamstrings, hip flexors, quads, and groin muscles.
Are you looking to improve your balance and flexibility? Check out the Extended Balancing Lizard Pose! This yoga pose is an advanced variation of the Lizard Pose and is perfect for intermediate to advanced yogis looking to challenge themselves.
The Extended Balancing Lizard Pose is a great way to work on your balance, strength, and flexibility all at once. It targets your hamstrings, hip flexors, quads, and groin muscles while also improving your core strength and stability. Additionally, this pose can help to relieve tension in your hips and lower back.
To get into the Extended Balancing Lizard Pose, start in the high lunge position with your right foot forward. Then, slowly lower your left knee down to the mat and place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot. Next, start to straighten your right leg while lifting your left leg off the ground and extending it behind you. Reach your left arm forward and your right arm back, keeping your gaze forward and your core engaged. Hold this pose for 5–10 breaths before switching sides.
If you're ready to challenge yourself and improve your balance and flexibility, give the Extended Balancing Lizard Pose a try! Follow the step-by-step instructions provided by SharpMuscle to ensure proper alignment and safety. Remember to listen to your body and only go as far as feels comfortable for you. With practice, you'll be able to hold this pose for longer periods of time and reap the benefits it has to offer.
Don't wait, try the Extended Balancing Lizard Pose today and take your yoga practice to the next level!