High lunge, right leg forward:

Right glute is being stretched, left glute engages as left hip is in extension.

Q: you are asking for a contraction of the right glute as well, which is stretching? So it's kind of counter to what is happening in that right glute? So it will be both stretching and engaging - like an isometric engagement (I think it's called)?

: ) Thanks again for the guidance, Quamay! : )

You are correct, we are stretching AND engaging. You can think of it as a Co-Contraction. You can do this Isometrically and Eccentrically. Traditionally when we move through asana, we are usually working in a way where we are either Lengthening/Engaging one muscle and by default the muscle on the opposite side does the opposite (i.e in a bicep curl your bicep engages while your tricep lengthens). So when we work in a way that engages the muscles WHILE THEY ARE BEING LENGTHENED, we create a co-contraction that not only produces length, but also strength in that lengthened position. Which means we create more stability and support for our bodies as we move through our full range. Something we don't get when we passively stretch. I hope that answered your question! You are SO SO welcome Kate. I can not say it enough!

Wow this session passed in a flash and left a wonderful aftertaste! Thank you!

Have a great day

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