In our beginner yoga pose series, Michael Taylor from Strala Yoga in New York City, demonstrates and gives us the scoop on High Lunge.

How-to: From a low lunge, lift your body up vertical over your hips, then reach your arms straight up. Keep your hips square to the front, front thigh parallel to the ground, and equal weight in both feet.

Tips: For easier balance, position your feet at least as wide as your hips, and reach out strongly through your back leg and heel.

Benefits: Opens the top of your thigh and builds leg strength.
 
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Michael Taylor is a yoga guide at Strala Yoga in New York City. (Michael prefers "guide" to "instructor"). He's practiced Eastern movement and healing techniques for more than two decades. He holds a degree in mind-body medicine from Harvard, and studied alternative medicine and psychology at Oxford. Mike is also the CEO of social media company Odyl, climbs a few mountains in his spare time, and is the husband of yoga master Tara Stiles.

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