Also known as Horse pose | ||
Note Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as shoulder injuries. Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime. Similar Simhasana, Garudasana, Gomukhasana, Ardha Candrāsana, Salabhasana | ||
Vatayanasana is an Asana. It is translated as Horse Pose from Sanskrit.
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The name of this pose comes from "vatayana" meaning "horse", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits and Cautions
This pose has many benefits: it helps open the inner hip and thigh muscles, back of the shoulders, and promote the sense of balance.
Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as shoulder injuries.
Publications Featuring Vatayanasana
References
Vātāyanāsana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA