
Low Lunge Pose Instructions
1. Start in downward facing dog and, as you exhale, step your right foot forward between your hands.
2. Lower your left knee to the floor and place the top of the left foot on the floor.
3. Inhale, lift your torso up and sweep your arms out to the sides and overhead.
4. Stay in low lunge pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Exhale, place your hands on the floor, lift your left knee up, step back, and return to downward facing dog pose.
6. Repeat with the opposite leg.
Mindfulness Practice
Slide the leg that’s on the floor back until you feel a comfortable stretch in your front thigh and groin. Lift your chest, elongate your spine and neck, look up and keep your arms perpendicular to the floor.
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Anjaneyasana Benefits
The low lunge pose stretches the hamstrings, quads, groin and glutes, and strengthens the knees. This pose also helps to improve balance and concentration and builds mental focus.
Contraindications
Neck, knee, hip, or back injury.
Preparatory, Complementary and Follow-Up Poses
Start with downward facing dog and then progress to Anjaneyasana. Follow-up with warrior I or warrior III poses.
Related Yoga Poses
Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Extended puppy pose
Warrior I pose
Warrior II pose
Seated side bend
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