You don’t have to be incredibly flexible in order to practice hanumanasana or monkey pose. Like most yoga postures, Hanumanasa should be approached from a space of active mobility, using isometric engagements to protect the longevity of your joints. This means you need a healthy balance of strength and flexibility. The following postures will help you prepare your body and mind for hanumanasana, commonly known as “the splits.” Hanumanasana Prep When warming up for hanumanasana or splits, you want to target your hips, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Specifically, placing focus on your psoas muscles. The psoas is a key muscle in your hip flexor group and needs to be mobile in order to enter…