Urdhva Anjaneyasana
{Upward Crescent Moon Pose}
-Steps and Benefits
Urdhva Anjaneyasana comes under the basic level of Asana and it is performed in standing position. This Yoga pose targets your shoulders and the lower back. The word Urdhva Anjaneyasana is taken from the Sanskrit word, in which Urdhva means – Elevated, up, erects; Anjaneya is the name of Lord Hanuman and Anjana is the mother of Lord Hanuman and the meaning of Asana is Pose, seat or Posture.
Lord Hanuman is the most powerful, strongest, intelligent character in the Epic of Ramayana. We can say that this Yoga pose is inspired by Hanuman. And that’s why this Asana named so; this Asana is also known by the name of Upward Crescent Moon Pose.
Urdhva Anjaneyasana (Upward Crescent Moon Pose) is a Very easy and simple Asana for all age group of people.
Level of Asana: – Basic
English Name: – Upward Crescent Moon Pose
Steps of Urdhva Anjaneyasana (Upward Crescent Moon Pose)
Benefits of Urdhva Anjaneyasana Pose
NOTE
If you are suffering from hypertension or any type of heart problems. Keep deep breathing in each step. In the case of Shoulder pain than putting your arms slightly parallel to each other instead of keeping the palms together in Namaskar/ Anjali mudra. In the condition of neck pain, don’t tilt your head back, but keep it straight.