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Vatayanasana

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Yoga Techniques and Fitness

Overview

In this lesson, we introduce Vatayanasana (Horse Face Pose), a standing balance that combines hip opening with rotational stability.

Objective

Become familiar with the foundational alignment and balance required for this pose.

What You'll Get

You'll walk away with the technical framework to explore this challenging standing balance. Practitioners gain a new tool for hip flexibility and single-leg stability. Professionals get a reference for guiding students through complex standing postures that demand both strength and openness.

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