intermediate

Revolved High Lunge

Parivritta Anjaneyasana

pah-ree-VRIT-tah ahn-jah-nay-AHS-ah-nah

A challenging standing twist that combines the strength of a high lunge with a deep spinal rotation. It improves balance, aids digestion, and strengthens the entire body.

Chakras
PrimaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Upward / Sky
Quick Summary
  • From a High Lunge, twist your torso toward your front leg.

  • Bring your hands to your heart or reach one hand to the floor and the other to the sky.

  • Keep your back leg straight and your hips level.

Foundation
  • Press the ball of your back foot firmly into the mat.

  • Keep your front foot grounded and your knee over your ankle.

Alignment
  • Lengthen your spine before you twist.

  • Keep your back leg active and your hips square.

  • Open your chest and stack your shoulders if reaching for the floor.

Inhale to lengthen the spine|exhale to twist a little deeper from the core.
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