Lion Running

Sanskrit Name:	Anjaneyasana
Similar Pose Names:	Low Lunge,Crescent low lunge, Crescent moon
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Kids Yoga Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing, Animal
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Confidence Building, Sciatica
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

You're a hungry lion and there's a juicy gazelle just over there, your favourite lunchtime snack. Let's run after it. From Mountain pose, step right foot forward. Lower left knee to floor. Hands between left leg in runner position. Lift chest and run. Phew. You missed. Swap legs and try again.

Stretches legs, groin, and hip flexors. Strengthens thighs and buttocks.

Move between bent and straight leg.

Knee injury.