Low Lunge Yoga Pose Anjaneyasana I
Description
The low lunge yoga pose Anjaneyasana I is a foundational yoga pose that opens the hip flexors. The mover drops into a lunge with the back knee on the floor and reaches the arms overhead. It is useful for hip mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Anjaneyasana Low Lunge Instructions
- Step one foot forward into a lunge stance.
- Lower the back knee to the floor.
- Set the front shin near vertical.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Press the hips forward to deepen the stretch.
- Reach the arms straight up overhead.
- Look up toward the hands.
- Hold the pose then switch sides.
Anjaneyasana Low Lunge Form & Visual
Anjaneyasana Low Lunge Benefits
- Opens the hip flexors
- Stretches the quads
- Strong yoga pose
- Useful warm-up
- Builds hip mobility
Anjaneyasana Low Lunge Muscles Worked
- Hip Flexors
- Quadriceps
- Psoas
Anjaneyasana Low Lunge Variations & Alternatives
- Couch Stretch
- Pigeon Pose
- Lunge
- Lizard Pose
