Monkey Pose Yoga

Sanskrit name: Hanumanasana

English name: Monkey Pose

Chinese name: Divine Monkey Style

（hah-new-mahn-AHS-anna）

Hanuman is the name of a divine monkey with extraordinary powers. He was the son of Vayu and Anjana, and the most loyal servant and friend of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Rama, his wife Sita, and brothers were exiled to the Dandaka Forest to live in seclusion. Ravana, the evil king of Ceylon, came to their secluded forest disguised as an ascetic and stole Sita. They searched everywhere and finally turned to Sugriva, the king of monkeys, and his general Hanuman for help. Hanuman crossed the strait in one step and found Sita in Ravana's palace. During the battle to rescue Sita, his brother was injured by an arrow. It is said that only a herb found in the Himalayas could save him. So Hanuman took just one big step to the Himalayas and obtained herbs that saved Rama's brother.

This pose is dedicated to Hanuman to commemorate his magical leap.

efficacy

- Stretch thighs, hamstrings, groin

- Stimulate abdominal organs

This graceful posture helps treat sciatica and the disease of his legs due to yoga. It strengthens hip muscles and keeps legs healthy.

Contraindications

- Groin or hamstring damage

Practice this position directly on the ground, placing a blanket under the back thighs and under the front heels

cultivation technique

1. Kneel on the ground

2. Put your hands on your sides

3. Lift your knees, move your right leg forward and your left leg backward. "Exhale" Try to straighten your legs and keep your hips raised. Then press your legs and hips to the ground and put your weight on your hands.

4. It takes a long time to master this posture. Yoga practitioners must practice every day, landing on the buttocks and placing their legs straight on the ground. The rear side of the front legs and the front side of the rear legs should be close to the ground

5. Once your legs can be straightened, sit on the ground, lift your hands, and fold your palms in front of your chest to maintain balance. Hold this position for 10-30 seconds and breathe normally

6. Then, land on the ground with your hands, lift your hips, and exchange your legs back and forth to repeat this position

7. Advanced practitioners: You can raise your hands above your head, stretch them upward, and combine your palms to maintain balance. In this way, the legs can be extended extra to relieve the tension on the back (Internship Editor: Zhang Xing)