Vatayanasana (Horse Pose)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-120
Where this can show up in class: Sutra 1, Sutra 3, Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Standing, Kneeling.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Crown Spine Hands |
Back leg knee |
Front leg knee Front leg toes |
Hand wrap Between back leg foot and pelvis |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Back leg knee flexion Front leg hip flexion |
Garudasana (upper body) Padmasana Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Padangusthasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Upper back |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |