Yoga Practice Name
Anjaneyasana
English Name
Low Lunge Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Stand straight and take one of your leg forward three-four feet apart from the other leg.
- Take your hands up and fold them, in namaskar mudra.
- Keep the knee of forwarded leg in 90 degree position.
- Take deep breaths and hold that position for sometime or as much as you feel comfortable.
Practice Keynotes
- Hands should be straight and stretched.
- Keep the knee of forwarded leg in 90 degree position.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid this practice if you are suffering from any back pain.
- Go gently into the final position.
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Avoid this practice if you are suffering from any injury or knee pain.
- Go gently into the final position.
General Benefits
- Strengthens the spine and shoulder.
- Tones thighs and calves muscles and stretches the hips.
- Reduces the muscle tension.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Back, Toes, Ankle, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot
