Lizard is a deep lunge with both hands inside the front foot. It opens the hips more deeply than Low Lunge, and Erin often adds a quad stretch or rolls onto the outer edge of the foot.
How to do Lizard
- From Low Lunge, bring both hands inside your front foot.
- Lower your back knee or keep it lifted.
- Sink your hips down.
- Option to roll onto the outer edge of your front foot.
- Lower onto your forearms only if that is comfortable.
Common mistakes
- Collapsing the chest toward the floor.
- Forcing the hips down.
Make it easier
- Keep your hands on blocks.
- Keep the back knee down.
Practice Lizard in a free class
18 of Erin's classes include Lizard. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Sunrise Morning Flow Yoga Class
Flow & Balance Yoga Class
360° Mandala Yoga Flow | Dynamic Full-Body Strength & Flexibility (30 min)
A Winter Warmup Yoga Class
New Year, Renewed You: Reflect & Flow Yoga Class
Power Yoga to RELEASE STRESS
Vin & Yin Fusion Yoga Class
Heart Centered Thanksgiving Flow Yoga Class
60 Minute Mandala Flow Yoga Class
Yoga in Kauai 🌴 - Travel the Coast of Kauai in this 45 Minute Yoga Class w/ Erin
Yoga for Gardeners - Not your Mother's Gardening Class
Mystical Flow | Halloween Yoga Class with ErinLizard: common questions
How do you do Lizard?
From Low Lunge, bring both hands inside your front foot. Lower your back knee or keep it lifted. Sink your hips down. Option to roll onto the outer edge of your front foot.
Is there an easier version of Lizard?
Yes. Keep your hands on blocks. Keep the back knee down.
What are the most common Lizard mistakes?
Collapsing the chest toward the floor. Forcing the hips down.
Where can I practice Lizard in a free class?
18 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Lizard. The most practiced is Sunrise Morning Flow Yoga Class.
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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