Anjaneyasana – Low Lunge Pose

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Anjaneyasana – Low Lunge Pose

Anjaneyasana or the Low Lunge Pose energises the body and strengthens the muscles of the legs, waist, shoulders and chest. Anajaneya is the name of Hanuman whose valour and exploits are well known in the epic Ramayana.  Anjaneyasana stretches the hip muscles, the hamstrings, the back muscles and the quadriceps, along with improving the sense of balance. This pose is also called the Half Moon Pose in some schools of yoga.



How to do Anjaneyasana 

To start this asana get onto the yoga mat and stand straight.
  1. Now get onto the Adho Mukha Svanasana (The Downward Facing Dog Pose). 
  2. Now, as you breathe out, bring your right foot in the forward direction, nearer to the right hand.
  3. Keep in mind that your right knee and your right ankle should place in a parallel line.
  4. Now, slowly try to lower your left knee, so that it should touch the ground, right behind the hips.
  5. Breathe in, elevate your torso; at that time lift your arms higher than your head, in an exceedingly manner that your biceps are touching your ears, and touch both the palms and create Namaskar gesture.
  6. Breathe Out. Let your hips relax and forward, such you're feeling an honest stretch at intervals the frontal region of your leg and so the hip flexors.
  7. Keep your tailbone towards the ground. Stretch your lower back as you have got interaction your spine. Stretch your arms further behind therefore your heart is pushed up. Look behind as you progress into the fragile stunt.
  8. Try to remain in this position as much as you can.
  9. For beginners, try to be in this position for 3 to 4 breath.
  10. To release from this position, breathe in and slowly get on to the starting position. Now keep your both the hands alongside your body, keep your leg straight and take a deep breath and relax.
  11. Now you can again do this asana. You should do minimum 10 repetitions of this asana for better result.
  12. Initially, when you start this yoga asana, you feel some pain in your legs, hip, thigh, and arms, but as you practice more you can do this asana more easily.
  13. Lift your arms up, gently folding them at your elbows. Use your hands to bring your foot towards your head.


Benefits of the Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)

  • Anjaneyasana makes the gluteus muscles and the quadriceps stronger.
  • It gives the hips and hip flexors a good stretch.
  • It opens up your shoulders, lungs, and chest.
  • Low Lunge Pose helps you improve your balance.
  • Increases your ability to concentrate and also builds core awareness.
  • Anjaneyasana helps relieve sciatica.
  • Low Lunge Pose stimulates the digestive and reproductive organs.
  • If you practice this asana regularly, your body will be toned and energized.

SCIENCE BEHIND ANJANEYASANA 

This Asana opens up the mid-section of body, lungs and heart. It likewise develops the warmth in the body and works amazingly well for the individuals who think that it’s difficult to adapt to icy climate. The opening up of the lungs tosses out all the bodily fluid, giving the lungs decent rinses.

To practice this Pose, you need a decent feeling of equalization, and your hips, crotch, and legs must be adaptable. This asana is again one of those beguiling looking ones that appear to be simple, however are very testing. This stance gives the hamstrings, crotch, quadriceps, and hips a decent extend, furthermore permits a full scope of movement in the lower body. This posture is ideal for cyclists and runners and profoundly benefits the individuals who have work area occupations.

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