Low Lunge vs High Lunge
Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) has the back knee on the floor; High Lunge keeps the back knee lifted with the back heel up.
How to tell them apart
| Low Lunge | High Lunge | |
|---|---|---|
| Back knee | On the floor (a blanket helps) | Lifted |
| Feel | More of a stretch at the front of the back hip | More leg strength and balance |
| Also called | Low Crescent Lunge | Crescent Lunge |
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Step-by-step guides: Low Lunge · High Lunge