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TRADITIONAL ALIGNMENT

Foot to Hip : Supporting leg; hip extended (straight) and neutral / slightly internally rotated, knee extended (leg straight) foot ground, lifting arches. Raised leg; abducted (to the side), hip flexed (bent) and externally rotated (turned out), knee flexed (bent). Pelvis level.
Spine : Neutral and long. Core gently supporting upright extension.
Shoulder to Hand : shoulders internally rotate and gently depress, elbows flexed (bent), palms together.

INTEGRATION

Accessible standing balance. Lengthens the inner thigh of the raised leg whilst working the body to stabilise the balance.

EXPLORATION

Foot to Hip : knee slightly bent vs locked out. pelvic tilts, hip hike/drop
Spine : cat cow
Shoulder to Hand : prayer arms, arms over head, hands on hip

MODIFICATION

- Foot lower to the floor or even on the floor
- Wall for support

ADVANCEMENT

Standing Lotus increase the hip rotation and knee flexion
Add a side bend or twist or move about to challenge balance.

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