Front Splits - Hanumanasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Hanum?n?sana
STEPS :
- Start coming into Front Slits Pose by kneeling down. Step your right leg out in front and straighten it into Half Splits Pose.
- Press your fingertips into the floor or into blocks for stability. Keep your right hip drawn back.
- Slide your right foot forwards, keeping your toes flexed up towards the sky. Keep your legs engaged.
- Allow the pelvis to lower all the way down to the floor or to a bolster.
- Find stability here, engaging your core. If you feel secure in this position, bring your hands to your heart centre in Anjali Mudra, or up to the sky.
- Hold this Asana for up to a minute, and then mindfully press into the earth with your hands and lift your hips up and out of the Asana until you are in a kneeling position.
- Repeat the Front Split on the other side.
Benefits
- Opens the hips and groin and psoas muscles
- Strengthens and tones thighs and hamstrings
- Stimulates abdominal organs
- Stimulates digestive, lymphatic, and reproductive systems
- Improves circulation
- Prevents and relieves symptoms of sciatica and hernia
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.