Warrior I vs High Lunge

Look at the back foot: in Warrior I the back heel is down and the foot turns out about 45°; in High (Crescent) Lunge the back heel is lifted and the toes point forward.

Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) Warrior I Virabhadrasana I beginner · standing High Lunge (Ashta Chandrasana) High Lunge Ashta Chandrasana beginner · standing

How to tell them apart

Warrior IHigh Lunge
Back heelDown on the matLifted
Back footTurned out about 45°Pointing forward, on the ball of the foot
StanceSlightly wider, hips turned toward the frontNarrower, like a running lunge

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Step-by-step guides: Warrior I · High Lunge

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