The word “Anjaneyasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Anjaneya” meaning “lord hanuman” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit in vajrasana.

• Now come on your toes and palms into mountain pose.

• Lift your right leg up towards the ceiling get your right foot forward between your palms.

• Now drop your left knee on the mat, lift your both hands above the head and join your palms.

• Push your hips forward, drop your head back and look at the wall behind.

• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).

• Now lift your head, keep your spine straight and drop your hands on either side of your right foot.

• Lift your left knee off the mat, get your right leg back and relax in vajrasana.

• Repeat it on the opposite side.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in strengthening the glutes and quadriceps.

• It helps in opening up the hip muscles, chest.

• It helps to improve the balance.

• It helps in relieving sciatica.

• It helps in stimulating the digestive and reproductive organs.

CONTA-INDICATIONS:

• Hypertension, Knee injuries, frozen shoulder.

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT