19/08/2021
ANJANEYASANA
( Monkey Lunge Pose )
Sanskrit-:
Anjaneya: Lord Hanumān, the divine entity of spiritual significance
Asana: pose
Physical Benefits:
Tips:
This pose stretches the core, hips, gluteus muscles, and quadriceps. Go slowly and don’t push your body beyond its limits.
Strengthens the quadriceps and gluteus muscles.
Stretches the psoas and hips.
Expands your chest, lungs, and shoulders.
Energetic Benefits:
Develops stamina and endurance in your thighs.
Improves your balance, concentration, and core awareness.
Calms the mind.
Contraindications and Cautions:
This pose is a gentle, relaxing exercise, but you should still check with a doctor before performing the pose if you have any of the following conditions:
High blood pressure.
Knee injuries.
Those with shoulder problems should not raise their arms above their head, instead placing their hands on their front thigh.
Those with neck or spinal injuries should not take the backbend variation, and should instead keep their eye gaze forwards or downwards.
