During Crescent Lunge transition, what is the inhale cue for lengthening the spine?

• A. Inhale shift forward lengthening your spine
• B. Exhale release tension in the shoulders
• C. Hold for three breaths
• D. Tuck the chin

Answer: (A)

Lengthening the spine during Crescent Lunge transition is guided by the inhale: you shift forward and extend the torso to create space along the spine. As you move into the crescent, inhale to lengthen—imagine the crown of the head reaching forward while the tailbone anchors down and the ribs broaden. This breath helps maintain the natural curves of the spine, keeps the pelvis stable, and aligns the torso over the front leg, preparing you for the next phase of the movement. Exhaling to release tension in the shoulders is helpful for softening, but it isn’t the cue that creates length in the spine; holding for breaths isn’t a movement cue, and tucking the chin would shorten the neck rather than lengthen it.