Hanumanasana & Anjaneyasana (Monkey Pose & Low Lunge)

Hanumanasana

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“Hanuman” = name of monkey deity, reliever of suffering

Monkey Pose

Also known as: The Splits

Heart of Pose

Hip Stretch

Notes

• Hanumanasanarepresents the mythological Hanuman’s leap from India to Sri Lanka to rescue princess Sita.
• Hanumanasanain its traditional form is an advanced posture.

See Also

• Asana Categories
• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing