Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose / The Splits)

Hanumanasana 

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“Hanuman” = name of monkey deity, reliever of suffering

Monkey Pose

Also known as: The Splits

Heart of Pose

Hip Stretch

Notes

• Hanumanasana represents the mythological Hanuman’s leap from India to Sri Lanka to rescue princess Sita.
• Hanumanasana in its traditional form is an advanced posture.

See Also

• Asana Categories
• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing

Effects / Benefits

Energy, Mood, Emotion

Effects to energy, mood or emotion may include the following.

• May be both calming and cooling and somewhat heating and energizing.