Half Monkey

Sanskrit Name:	Ardha Hanumanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Reverse lunge,Half Monkey ,Half splits
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Arm Balance, Balance, Forward Bend, Strengthen, Stretch, Inversion, Hip Opener, Prone, Standing, Animal
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Upper Back
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre
Drishti:	Tips Of Feet
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Start in Downward Facing Dog. Step right foot forward in between hands. Lower left knee to ground directly underneath left hip. Tuck left toes for stability. Lift torso above hips, place hands on hips, and ground down into mat. Straighten front leg in front of you so only heel of right foot is connected to floor. Flex front foot. Micro-bend front knee. Tilt pelvis forward. Slowly fold over front leg. Place hands on blocks on either side of front leg, or on floor. Hold or slowly walk hands or blocks forward to increase intensity of stretch. Step back to Downward Facing Dog. Repeat on other side.

Stretches hips, hamstrings, calves, low back. Strengthens hams. Relieves sciatica pain.

Blanket under knee.

Lower back injury.