Who Should Be Mindful of Anjaneyasana
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People with high blood pressure. Instead keep hands at heart or on the hips
Benefits of Anjaneyasana
MOOD - ENERGY - EMOTION
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Relieves anxiety and tension
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Increases energy and menatal clarity
PHYSICAL
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Stretches the quads and hip flexors which are tight on many people
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Strengthens and tones the legs
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Helps improve balance
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Can help relieve lower back pain
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Tones the kidneys and liver.
CAN BE HELPFUL FOR
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Sciatica
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Can be used instead of Virabhasana 1 (Warrior 1)
Variations of Anjaneyasana
Anjaneyasana - Low Lunge/Cresent Lunge
“Anjaneyasana is another name for Lord Hanuman, Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva who wears the crescent moon in his hair. This posture is also known as “crescent moon”. On a subtle level develops masculine energy in the form of mental power such as determination, willpower, confidence, courage and power...........Hanuman didn’t know he had the strength to take the “greatest leap ever taken” until he did it. The take home message here is to believe you have the strength inside as you step into this pose."
Sandy from Better Day Yoga
