Lizard Pose: Utthan Pristhasana | Traditional
Benefits
Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.
Props
Blocks, blanket, or bolster optional.
Hold Time
5 to 8 breaths
Cautions
Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
Entering Lizard Pose
From a lunge, step the front foot to the outside of the front hand. Lower the back knee or keep it lifted. Stay on the hands or lower down to the forearms or blocks. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Lizard Pose
Press into the hands. Bring the front foot back and return to hands and knees or Downward Dog. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.