Parivrtta Anjaneyasana "Revolved Crescent Lunge Pose"

Pronunciation: (PAHR-ee-VREE-tah ahn-jen-ay-AHS-ana)

Also called:

Twisted Crescent Lunge Crescent Lunge with a Twist Twisting Crescent Lunge Revolved High Lunge High Lunge with a Twist Twisting High Lunge Twisting Lunge Twisted Lunge

Level:

Intermediate

Chakra:

Benefits: In addition to approving your core strength and balance, this posture stretches your obliques (side muscles), and strengthens your thighs. 

How it's done:

• Beginning in Downward Facing Dog, lift your left leg to the sky, and then bring it forward between your shoulders. 
• Drop your right knee (this is the modified version) for high lunge version, keep your right knee off the ground. 
• On inhale, twist your torso so that your left elbow is hooked over your left knee.  
• Bring your palms together, elbows and shoulders in line with each other
• Lengthen your torso, keep it straight, avoid folding on one side or another
• As a checkpoint, ensure that your palms are at the center of your chest.  If they've moved to the side, you're not twisted with a long line.