In the third posture of the Purna Surya Namaskar series we look at Ashva Sanchalanasana, a low lunge pose.

This asana is a variation of 'Anjaneyasana', which is another name for Lord Hanuman the monkey God of Vedic mythology. Hanuman is an incarnate of Lord Shiva who wears the crescent moon in his hair. In Anjaneyasana, the torso is in an upright position and the arms are raised above the head, palms touching in namaskar

Benefits

1.Lengthens the spine and strengthens the muscles of the chest, opening the heart and increasing lung capacity

2. Tones the kidney and liver and stimulates abdominal organs;

3. Has a positive effect on mental power -- increases will power, courage and determination

4.Stretches the quadricep muscles (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius);

5.Stretches the deep iliopsoas muscle and opens the groin and hips

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