Yoga Practice

Pose Information

Sanskrit Name:

Hanumanasana

Common name:

Monkey Pose

Pose Level:

Level 2

Therapeutic Applications:

●Relieves pain cause by sciatica

●Tones all the leg muscles

●Eases the strain from running or working on your feet for long periods of time

Benefits:

●Prepares your legs and lower back for advanced backbends

●Rejuvenates the abdominal organs

Contraindications and Cautions:

●Injuries less than three months old in your knees, groin or hamstrings





Happy International Yoga Day

Low lunge -Anjaneyasana

Crescent Moon Poseor Ashwa Sanchalanasana, Equestrian Pose is a standing back bending asana in modern yoga. It is sometimes included as one of the asanas in the Surya Namaskar sequence.

HOW TO DO

1. Begin in Downward Dog.
2. Step your left foot forward between your hands and ensure your knee is directly above the ankle.
3. Lower your right knee to the mat.
4. Inhale, raise your torso upright and reach both arms overhead with palms facing each other.
5. Slowly of your chest and begin to reach
For the wall behind you as you come into a backbend.
6. Continue tucking your tailbone under to protect your lower back from compression .
7. Hold for several breaths.
8. To come out, inhale to rise up, exhale and lower your hands to either side of foot and step back to return to Downward Dog.

Benefits

1. Strengthens the back, legs and shoulders.

2. Stretches the hips, thighs and feet.

3. Improves balance and focus.