Anjaneyasana

Anjaneyasana is another name for Lord Hanuman, Hanuman is an incarnate of Lord Shiva who wears the crescent moon in his hair.

This posture is also known as “crescent moon”.

Another heart opening exercise developing balance and focus, increases core, arms and back strength. Improves hip, shoulders, spinal, groin and leg flexibility.

On a subtle level develops masculine energy in the form of mental power such as determination, willpower, confidence, courage and power.

Always warm up before practicing any postures

Standing feet hip width apart, inhale stepping the right leg back into a deep lunge. Exhale bringing the right knee to the floor and relaxing the right foot. Inhale raise the arms towards the ceiling opening the chest, dropping the head behind to look up towards the ceiling. Breath slowly and as you relax try to bring the right thigh more towards the floor.

Hold for as long as you can then repeat to the other side.

Advanced

Lunge as usual, bring the hands to the floor to help with balance, on the inhale bend the right knee so the foot comes towards the head, once it is touching slowly bring the hands up towards the ceiling. Repeat to the other side.