Hanuman Dand: Powerful Exercise for Strength, Stamina And Flexibility

By Yashika Goel
13 Mar 2025, 06:00 IST

Hanuman dand is a powerful traditional exercise the help build stamina. It is inspired by Lord Hanuman which helps promote overall fitness.

What is Hanuman dand?

Hanuman dand is a full body dynamic exercise. It is a combination of yoga and traditional martial arts. It is combination of push ups, cobra pose and lizard poses.

Improves flexibility and mobility

It helps improve flexibility and body posture. It improves the range of motion in shoulders, hips, spine, shoulder, and arms.

Boosts heart health

Regular practice of Hanuman dand helps improve blood circulation in the body. It regulates heart rate and reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Builds strength and endurance

Hanuman dand helps target different muscle groups at the same time. It helps strengthen chest, arms, back, shoulder, legs, and core muscles.

Reduces stress and anxiety

It helps regulate your breathing and improves focus and coordination. It helps flow of energy and boost your overall mood.

How To Do Hanuman dand?

Start in a plank position and do push-up by bending your elbow. Follow this up by doing cobra pose (Bhujangasana) and arching your back. Finish this by doing lizard pose (Utthan Pristhasana). Repeat this on the other side.

Can women perform this?

Yes women can perform as it helps targets both upper and lower body. It helps improve strength and flexibility of the body. It helps improve posture.

How many Hanuman dand in a day?

Try to do 5-10 repetitions in each set abd gradually increase to 10-20. Warm and cool down to avoid injuries. Take enough rest between sets.

Information Credits

This is generic information. However, it is always advisable to consult a professional yoga instructor for personalised suggestions.