2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose


Anjaneyasana (uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh)

Also Known As: Open Heart Chakra Equestrian Riding Horse Pose (Anahata Chakra Ashva
Sanchalanasana)
Modification: back knee on the floor, backbend, fingertips to the floor on either side of the back knee
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


One Hand Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose


Eka Hasta Anjaneyasana (EY-kuh HUH-stuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh)

Also Known As: Equestrian Riding Horse Pose (Ashva Sanchalanasana)
Modification: back knee on the floor, one arm extended up over the head, other hand to the floor
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR—BACKBEND—ARMS UP OVER THE HEAD

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