Set Your Monkey Free

How loud is your groan when your teacher announces the next pose is monkey (hanumanasana)? Do you manage to keep it inside, or does it escape your lips? Know that you are not alone in what can only be described as your fear of this pose. And, I gotta say, it's a valid fear. The potential for injury definitely exists here, so you want to take it slow and safe. The best way to do this is with ample props, plus a whopping dose of not pushing yourself too far into the split.

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