Keep your front knee directly above or slightly behind your ankle to avoid injury. As you descend deeper into the lunge, focus on engaging your core and pressing your back heel firmly into the mat. Once you feel stable in this position, reach your top hand toward the ceiling and extend your bottom arm straight out to the side at about a 45-degree angle.

I'm delighted to hear that you're already experiencing the benefits of our session! As we continue through our sequence of poses, remember to focus on your breath and stay present in your body. Let me know if there are any areas where you feel additional discomfort or tightness so we can address them during our remaining time together. Our next pose is called Half Pigeon, which helps improve flexibility in the hip flexors while also stretching the lower back: 1.