Sanskrit Name: Hanumanasana (hah-new-mahn-AHS-anna)
Hanu = Jaw
Man = Prominent or Disfigured
Hanuman = Monkey God
Get Started:
- Start in a kneeling position
- Step your right foot forward about a foot in front of your left knee
- Externally rotate your right inner thigh, as your right toes move to the right edge of your mat
- Lengthen your torso forward as you press your fingertips into the mat
- Slowly begin to slide your left knee back, as your right thigh descends to the mat
- Begin to push your right heel away from your torso and begin to internally rotate the leg inward. Ensure that your kneecap is facing the sky
- Keep pressing your left knee back, allowing your left thigh and back of your right leg to press down
- Keep both legs active and work on squaring your hips to the front of the room
- Keep your fingertips on the ground or left your arms toward the sky
- To exit the pose, press your hands to the floor, as you turn the front leg out slightly. Slowly return the front heel and the back knee to the start.
Benefits: This pose stretches the thighs, hamstrings and groins. It stimulates the abdominal organs and increases flexibility.
Contradictions: Avoid practicing this pose if you have a groin or hamstring injury.
Know Your Asana: If you are just starting to practice this pose, try placing a bolster below the pelvis. You may also want to experiment with using a blanket or blocks under your inner thighs or hands.
This pose is named for the Money God, Hanuman who symbolizes ultimate devotion.Photo Cred: Two Fit Moms
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