The word “Hanumanasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Hanuman” meaning “Hindu God who resembled a monkey” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit in vajrasana.
• Now get your right leg forward, your foot resting on the mat, shin bone making 90 degree to the mat and your thigh parallel to the mat.
• In this stage your buttocks are up in the air and your back is curved.
• Now slowly slip your right leg forward such that your right knee is straight and your toes pointing towards the ceiling, heel resting on the floor.
• Move your left leg backward such that your left knee is also straight, your heel pointing upwards and left toe resting on the floor.
• Now your buttocks will be resting on the mat, keep your spine straight inhaling lift your hands above your head and join your palms.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Exhaling drop your hands beside your body.
• Now bend your right knee and get your leg closer to your body, bend your left knee and get it beside your right leg.
• Sit on your heels and relax in vajrasana.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in relieving sciatica.
• It helps in stretching the thighs, hamstrings and groin.
• It helps in stimulating the abdominal organs.
• It helps in improving the balance.
• It helps in reducing the stress levels.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Groin or Hamstring injuries, Ankylosing spondylitis, Acute pain in the back

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