Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose) For Weight Loss

                Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose) 

                         For Weight Loss

Step-byStep:


Stand Straight in Samsthiti and check which nostril is your active one.

Now, bend forward into Uttanasana and place both feet on to the floor beside your feet.If you are breathing from you right nostril,bring your right foot backwards.Keep your knee off the floor but bring your pelvis further as much down towards the floor as possible.Keep your left knee just above the left heel.

Bring your hands straight up in Namaste position and stretch them above your head.Look upwards and also bend your back backwards.

Stay in the yoga posture from 30 to 40 seconds while breathing normally or even performing Dirgha Pranayama, deep breathing.

To come out of the posture,bring your arms down,put your hands on the floor and slowly come up again.

Perform the exercise from the other side,too.

Benefits:

This posture stimulates the digestive and reproductive organs.

This pose is specially good and recommended for athletes and runners as it gives a beneficial stretch and stimulation to the lower body.

It opens your hips and gives a nice stretch to your back,neck and shoulders and as well to your front.

This Pose is of course also beneficial for the heart chakra and stimulates the heart energy.

Helps build mental focus.


Please Note:

Do not practice this yoga pose in case you are suffering from any injuries,especially in the hamstring or groin area.

While practicing the pose,go slow and be care full at all times. This means that you should not push your body, beyond its limits of comfort.

With regular practice, you should be able to execute the split all the way,but until then,only go as deep into the pose,as your body comfortably allows you to.

Don't perform this asana in case of high blood pressure and knee injuries. If you are suffering from shoulder problems then don't raise your arms above your head.