Low Lunge Hands Clasped

Sanskrit Name:	Anjaneyasana
Similar Pose Names:	Crescent Low Lunge Pose, Anjaneyasana, Crescent Moon Pose
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Back Bend, Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Hip Opener, Standing
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Back Pain, Confidence Building, Stress, Anxiety, Herniated Disc
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Start in Downward Facing Dog. Step right foot forward, between hands. Lower left knee to floor, sliding foot back until you feel a nice stretch in left hip and thigh. Keep hips low and level with each other. Bring arms behind back, and interlock hands. Look straight ahead. Lower hands and step back to Downward Facing Dog.

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

Move between forward leg being bent and straight. Lower back knee to the mat.

Knee injury.

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