Crescent Lunge on the Knee - Anjaneyasana
The front knee is bent at a 90-degree angle directly above the ankle and the back knee is resting on the earth with the top of the back foot pressed firmly into the earth. The hips are squared and pressed forward. The inner thighs scissor toward each other. The pelvis is tucked under to protect the low back. The ribcage is lifted. The arms are lifted. The hands can be together or separated and face each other with the fingers spread wide. The gaze is forward.
Benefits of Crescent Lunge on the Knee - Anjaneyasana
- Stretches the chest, lungs, neck, belly and groin (psoas).
- Strengthens the shoulders, arms and back muscles.
- Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves and ankles.