Ashwa Sanchalan is a yoga posture that aids in curing problems of back pain and keeps the body fit during pregnancy.<br /><br />History :<br /><br />According to history Ashwa Sanchalan is a posture that originates from the third pose of the Surya Namaskar positions.<br /><br />Meaning :<br /><br />In the Sanskrit language, Ashwa means horse. Sanchalan means marching. Asana means pose. So Ashwa Sanchalan means walking like horse yoga pose.<br /><br />Technique :<br /><br /> Begin with Uttanasana and bend the knees.<br /> Inhale deeply and look ahead.<br /> Now breathe out and take the right leg at the back such that you reach the edge of the mat, so try to feel the edge.<br /> Now here you should plant the heel firmly and take care that you do not lift the right knee upwards.<br /> Now go behind such that the left leg is parallel to the ground and stretch the left leg as much as possible.<br /> The left knee should be at a right angle to the left shin.<br /> The left shin is perpendicular to the ground.<br /> Now keep the body towards the inner part of the thigh and move forward.<br /> Keep the neck straight, the heart, and the chest and lift them from the middle.<br /> The hands are on either side and the palms are on the floor.<br /> Balance the weight on the thigh and lift the chest.<br /> Breathe out and place the right leg forward.<br /><br />Benefits :<br /><br /> Flexibility is important during pregnancy so Ashwa Sanchalan helps to relax the hips and the groin.<br /> The organs are well stimulated due to this asana and thus it is a good exercise for the Heart.<br /> Focus and concentration improves with the help of this yoga pose.<br /><br />Ashwa Sanchalan is a good yoga pose, is a part of the Surya Namaskar routine, and is a good exercise for pregnancy.
