Unlock the secrets of Lizard Pose and delve into a deeper level of yoga! This intermediate-to-advanced pose is perfect for improving your hip flexibility, increasing range of motion in your hamstrings and groins, as well as strengthening your core. It’s important to keep that back knee lifted while executing this stretch, it will help you gain even more benefits without risking any injuries! Ready to explore further? Try Lizard today!

Utthan Pristhasana, also known as Lizard Pose, is a pose that stretches the hip flexors and quadriceps muscles, as well as the groin and inner thighs.

Here’s how to practice the Lizard Pose:

1. Begin in a downward facing dog pose, with your hands and feet pressing into the mat and your hips lifted towards the sky.
2. From downward facing dog, step your right foot forward between your hands, aligning your right knee over your right ankle.
3. Lower your left knee to the mat and slide your left leg back, coming into a low lunge position with your right knee bent and your left leg extended behind you.
4. Place your hands on your right thigh and lift your chest, coming into a lunge position with your hands on your hips.
5. Begin to lower your hips towards the ground, keeping your hands on your right thigh for support. If you can, lower your hips all the way to the ground.
6. From here, walk your hands forward and lower your chest towards the ground. Bring your forearms to the ground, with your elbows bent and your hands in front of your shoulders.
7. Walk your right foot closer to your right hand, coming into a deeper lunge. You can stay in this position, or you can lower your forearms and head to the ground, coming into a full expression of the pose.
8. To exit the pose, push into your hands and lift your chest, then come back into a low lunge position. Step your right foot back and return to downward facing dog. Repeat on the other side.

As you attempt the alluring Lizard Pose, remember to keep your hips square, front knee bent at 90-degrees and hands on the floor. If flexibility is an issue or if lower back pain causes discomfort – consider adding blocks under your elbows for ease of practice with a cushion underneath for extra support.

Are you up for this yoga challenge? With guidance from a qualified instructor or experienced practitioner, perfecting it will be within reach!

For those just starting out with yoga, the Lizard pose is a great way to learn beginner-level poses. With guidance from an experienced teacher and mindful breathing exercises you can adjust this move for your body and reap its many benefits!

Though it may be challenging at first, mastering this pose will eventually result in improved flexibility of tight hips or hamstrings. So don’t give up, take your time and practice patiently until you’re showing off that perfect Lizard pose!