What is horse steering?
Ashwa Shandanasana is an important yoga practice in the Surya Namaskar module. Ashwa Sanchalanasana is a Sanskrit word in which Ashwa means horse, Sanyan means step, horse riding or moving and Asana means yoga practice. In English it is also called Low Lunge or Horse Riding Pose or Equestrian Pose. It can be correctly pronounced AH-sh-wah sahn-chal-AHS-uh-nuh. Here we will discuss in detail about the method, benefits and precautions of this asana.
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Ashwa Shandanasana Yoga Method, Benefits and Precautions
Benefits of horse handling
Here we will talk about some important benefits of Horse Steering.
- It is a very beneficial yoga exercise for the hips as it helps in increasing its flexibility. Not only this, if done properly, it reduces the stiffness of the whole body and makes the body flexible.
- It plays an important role in reducing foot pain.
- This yoga practice strengthens your knees.
- If you practice it properly, you can get relief from back pain.
- Weight can be controlled by doing Ashwa Shandanasana regularly. Therefore people who are troubled by obesity should maintain it while doing this asana.
- Its regular practice is beneficial for the stomach, liver, kidney.
- Those who want to go into sports, should learn this yoga well and include it in their routine.
- This yoga is very suitable for those who have complaints of breathlessness or asthma.
- It strengthens the lower body as well as acts as a pillar for the upper body.
Method of horse steering
- Stand in Tadasana.
- Leaning forward while exhaling and trying to come into Padahastasana.
- Keep the palms of the hands close to the feet on the floor.
- Pull the right leg back as far as you can.
- At the same time, keeping the left foot on the floor in the same position, bend the left knee.
- Keep the arms straight.
- Keep in mind that in the final position, the weight of the body should be on the hands, left leg, right knee, and right foot toes.
- tilt head back
- Keep the stretch on your eyebrow center from thigh to chest.
Caution of Horse Steering-
- If you have more pain in your back then avoid the practice of this asana.
- Practicing Ashwa Shandanasana puts pressure on the hips and knees, which can lead to strain or injury.
- Avoid practicing this asana in case of neck injury
- This yoga should not be practiced in case of headaches.
- Do not do this if you have a toe injury.
Modifications and Variations-
- If you are having trouble doing this asana, place a chair in front of you and place your hands on the chair for support.
- If you hold the yoga block in your hands, it helps to raise the torso.
- You can practice by pressing your back foot into the wall.
- If keeping your knee on the ground hurts, place a yoga blanket under your knee to protect it.
