Down Dog to Lunge vs Lunge to Warrior I

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Down Dog to Lunge vs Lunge to Warrior I

Side-by-side anatomical and difficulty comparison

Feature Down Dog to Lunge Lunge to Warrior I
Sanskrit Name Transition Transition
Difficulty Level beginner beginner
Primary Benefit Transition Transition
Target Muscles Core, Back, Shoulders Hamstrings, Hips, Spine
Contraindications Wrist or knee issues Knee issues
Down Dog to Lunge (Transition)

Step one foot forward from downward dog.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Transition

Safe for 50+: No

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Lunge to Warrior I (Transition)

From lunge, rotate back heel down for Warrior I.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Transition

Safe for 50+: No

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