Sanskrit: Anjaneyasana

English: Crescent Low Lunge Pose

Level: Beginner

Chakras: Solar Plexus (Manipura Chakra) , Sacral Chakra (Swadisthana Chakra) , Root Chakra (Muladhara Chakra)

Doshas: Pitta, Kapha

Benefits: Stimulates the Thyroid gland to regulate metabolism. Opens the heart and chest to improve circulation and respiration. Stretches the abdominals improving digestion. Improves flexibility in the spine, shoulders and neck, hips, lower spine, hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles.