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[[File:Anjaneyasana.png|thumb|right|''Anjaneyasana'']]
'''Anjaneyāsana is an asanaAnjaneya'''. The is the Sanskrit word which signifies “Child of Anjani” and Anjayneya is another name Anjaneya is a matronymic for Hindi God Hanuman whose mother's name is Anjaniin Hindu Mythology. Hanuman is a central figure in the epic Rāmāyaṇa and an important Iṣṭa-devatā Ram’s associate in devotional worshipRamayana. The name crescent pose is typically used in EnglishGod Hanuman helped ruler Rama to get back Mata Sita from Ravana’s place called Lanka. The Low Lunge Pose gets its name half-moon pose is sometimes used for this from the state of body frames amid asana in '''Sivananda yoga and its derivative styles'''.
== Description Technique==# Begin the asana by coming into the Adho Mukha Svanasana. Once you are in the pose, exhale and place your right foot in front, just beside your right hand. Make sure your right knee and ankle are in one line.# Gently lower the left knee, placing it on the floor, right behind your hips.# Inhale, and lift your torso. Then, raise your arms above your head, such that your biceps are next to your ears, and your palms are facing each other.# Exhale. Let your hips settle down and forward, such that you feel a good stretch in the frontal region of your leg and the hip flexors.#Pull your tailbone towards the ground. Extend your lower back as you engage your spine. Stretch your arms further behind so that your heart is pushed up. Look behind as you move into the mild backbend.# Hold the pose for a few seconds. You can also raise the knee of the back leg off the mat to come into a full crescent pose.# To release the pose, place your hands back on the mat, and move into the Adho Mukha Svanasana. Repeat the pose with your left leg forward.<ref name="Technique"/>
==Effects==*Version 1:Anjaneyasana makes the gluteus muscles and the quadriceps stronger.* It gives the hips and hip flexors a good stretch.* It opens up your shoulders, lungs, and chest.* Low Lunge Pose helps you improve your balance.* Increases your ability to concentrate and also builds core awareness.* Anjaneyasana helps relieve sciatica.* Low Lunge Pose stimulates the digestive and reproductive organs.* If you practice this asana regularly, your body will be toned and energized..<ref name="Effects"/>
== Drishti Initial practice notes==While this exercise may be difficult for a beginner to perform there are a few tips which can make the execution of it easier. One beginner’s tip for Low Lunge is to face a wall and practice this pose. This will help to improve the beginner’s balance. The big toe of the foot that is in front should be pressed against the wall and the arms should be stretched upwards with the fingers touching the wall as well.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
<references> <ref name== Bandhas =="Technique">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/anjaneyasana-low-lunge-pose-crescent-moon-pose/#HowToDoTheAnjaneyasana "Methodology of Anantasana"]</ref>
<ref name== Variations =="Effects">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/anjaneyasana-low-lunge-pose-steps-and-benefits/ "Benefits of Anantasana"]</ref>
== Benefits External Links==* [https://www.healthlogus.com/anjaneyasana-low-lunge-pose/ Anjaneyasana on healthlogus.com]#Stretches the hip flexors namely the iliopsoas, rectus femoris and sartorius* [http://www.rdduentertainment.#Releases tension in the rear of the hips (glutes, piriformis) which may relieve sciaticacom/anjaneyasana-low-lunge-pose-steps-benefits-amd-precautions/ Anjaneyasana on rddu entertainment.com]#Balance* [http://www.#Strengthens supporting muscles for the kneesdolittleyoga.#Builds mental focuscom/pose-steps-and-benefits-of-anjaneyasana/ Anjaneyasana on dolittleyoga.com]
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