Equestrian Pose

Asva Sancalanasana

Place one foot between your hands and extend the opposite leg behind you in a lunge. Open your chest forward. Variations keep the back knee down or lifted.

ashva (horse) + sancalana (movement or riding) → Equestrian Pose.

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Movement guidance

Preparation
From hands and knees, step one foot between your hands.
Entry and alignment
Pad the back knee and align the front knee over the ankle. Allow the pelvis slightly forward and down while lifting your torso.
Hold and breathe
Support yourself through the front foot and keep length through the back leg. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Lower your hands beside the front foot and shift your pelvis back. Step the front foot back to return to hands and knees.