Hanumanasana Monkey Pose

Foundations of Posture:

Begin in (Anjaneyasana Lunge Pose) - with right leg forward and back leg down on the ground. Start to walk your right foot away from your body keeping the hips squared (see Prep Pose image). Slide the right leg out as far as you can.  If there is space between the base of your pelvis and the ground, use a block or cushion to support you. Lean slightly forward to open up the pelvic floor and scoop the tailbone down as you draw up through your pelvic floor and abdominals...straighten the spine back into vertical position keeping the tailbone and abdominals engaged. Finger tips are down by your side, root the shoulders in to the spine as you lift your heart forward and up while maintaining the integrity of your back body. Advanced Posture:  Curl your back toes under to further the stretch in the hip creases. To release: Press into your finger tips and come back into table posture and repeat on other side.

Yogafamily.com is not liable for any injuries that may occur when trying these poses.  The posture series is meant as a guide to home practice.  It is not for beginners.  Before beginning any physical activity, yogafamily.com advises that you speak with your doctor and take several classes with a certified instructor.