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Vatayanasana/Horse face pose
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana strengthens the leg muscles and knee joints. Let's look at how it's done: Stand with your feet together. Focus the gaze on a fixed point at eye level. Squat down until your calves touch your hamstrings This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Now, come on your toes, and slowly place the left foot on your right thigh
Step 2
Hold the left ankle until the body is steady, then place the palms of the hands together in front of the chest
Step 3
Look in the front
Step 4
Hold the final position for as long as is comfortable
Step 5
Release the left leg and lower it to the floor
Step 6
Relax in the standing position with the eyes closed
Step 7
Repeat the practice with the opposite leg
Step 8
And that's how you do Vatayanasana
Step 9
Precautions: People with chronic lower back pain conditions like sciatica and slipped disc and those with weak hips, knees or ankles should avoid this pose
Step 10
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