Crescent Lunge Halfway Fold on the Knee - Anjaneyasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. A?janey?sana
STEPS :
- From a low lunge, drop your back knee (the left knee, in this case) to the mat. If your knee is sensitive, you can place a blanket under your knee or double up your yoga mat for more cushioning.
- Bring your hands onto your right knee and your right knee directly over your right ankle.
- Inhale and raise your arms above your head, keeping the arms in line with your ears.
- To deepen into the lunge press firmly into your feet as you allow your hips to shift forward. As you do, your left thigh comes closer to the floor. To support engagement and to avoid sinking into the joints, hug your inner thighs in towards one another to create adduction.
- You may take the upper spine into a backbend if that feels comfortable.
- Exhale to release the hands down, reframe the front foot, and release the pose.
- Repeat on the left side.
Benefits
- Creates flexible strength.
- Promotes stability in the front and back of the torso.
- Tones the lower body.
- Stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, arms, neck, belly, groins (psoas) and the muscles of the back.
- Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves and ankles.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.