Lounge Lizard with a Roll is one of my favorite poses to do after back bends. It lengthens out my low back in the most delectable way. Here are the cues for it: Hold a roll between the inner thighs. The roll needs to be the size that allows your outer thighs to be hip-width apart, no less, no more. Line up the right hand, hips, and heels in one straight line. Line up with the straight edge of the yoga mat. Support balance by anchoring the left fingertips on the floor in front of the lower abdomen. Stack top hip over bottom hip. Top foot over bottom foot. Lengthen inner ankles and flex the toes toward shins. Inhale, drape the upper right ribs towards the floor and right armpit. Exhale, reach bottom thigh away from hip, tuck bottom sitbone toward roll. Inhale into upper right ribs. Feel muscles in ribs open. Exhale, reach top thigh away from hip, tuck top sitbone toward roll. Inhale into lower back. Exhale, tuck tailbone toward roll and squeeze roll. Feel sweet release in low back. The shoulders need to be warm to do this pose. I recommend the pose to be placed in the ending wind down part of the class, not the beginning of class. #forrestyoga #sideopening #delicious https://www.instagram.com/p/B8blDJXJPLb/?igshid=1sfsqdpcd2mgp
