In High Crescent Lunge, which alignment cue involves the tailbone and chest?

In High Crescent Lunge, which alignment cue involves the tailbone and chest?

• A. Tilt the pelvis forward
• B. Engage core by tucking chin
• C. Draw your tailbone down and lift your chest up
• D. Flatten the back

Answer: (C)

Aligning the tailbone and the chest together keeps the pelvis stable while the spine stays long. Drawing the tailbone down anchors the pelvis and helps prevent the lower back from collapsing or tipping forward, which can crowd the front knee and shorten the spine. At the same time, lifting the chest up opens the ribcage and lengthens the spine from tailbone to crown, so you maintain a tall, buoyant torso. This combination supports proper knee alignment, open shoulders, and steady breathing, making the pose safer and more powerful. If you tilt the pelvis forward or flatten the back alone, you lose that length and balance; this cue coordinates both parts to maximize alignment in High Crescent Lunge.

Aligning the tailbone and the chest together keeps the pelvis stable while the spine stays long. Drawing the tailbone down anchors the pelvis and helps prevent the lower back from collapsing or tipping forward, which can crowd the front knee and shorten the spine. At the same time, lifting the chest up opens the ribcage and lengthens the spine from tailbone to crown, so you maintain a tall, buoyant torso. This combination supports proper knee alignment, open shoulders, and steady breathing, making the pose safer and more powerful. If you tilt the pelvis forward or flatten the back alone, you lose that length and balance; this cue coordinates both parts to maximize alignment in High Crescent Lunge.