Crescent Lunge

Sanskrit Name:	Anjaneyasana
Similar Pose Names:	Crescent high lunge, Ashta chandrasana, High lunge, Eight point crescent moon, Alanasana
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Kids Yoga Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Back Bend, Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Heart Centre
Therapy:	Confidence Building
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Stand tall. Step one foot back, slightly angling it outwards. Bend front knee. Bring arms straight up to the sky and behind your ears. Look up.

Opens front torso. Improves balance. Heart opener.

A) Bring back knee to mat and un-tuck back toes (low lunge). B) Place hands on hips. C) Warrior I, II, or III.

Shoulder injury.

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Video Of Pose

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Counter Poses

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