Hasta Sanchalan Yoga Asana:

Hasta Sanchalan, more commonly known as Low Lunge, is part of the original Surya Namaskar sequence as taught by Krishnamacharya, The Father of Modern Yoga.

Hasta Sanchalan Yoga Asana Steps:

• Begin in vajrasana. Start from the thunderbolt pose, or vajrasana, in which you sit on your feet with your calves tucked beneath your thighs.
• Rise up. Rise onto your knees, keeping your knees and ankles slightly apart. Keep your arms at your sides.
• Step forward. Take a big step forward with your right foot and place it firmly on the floor, leaving your left knee on the mat. Keep your right thigh parallel to the mat and your right ankle aligned with your right knee.
• Breathe. Inhale deeply to center yourself, and exhale.
• Lift. Looking forward, lift your torso, transferring your weight to your right leg and stretching your left leg back fully. Your trunk should come forward while your back remains straight.
• Avoid straining. If you feel yourself beginning to strain, bend forward so that your fingertips or palms touch the floor for additional support.
• Stretch deep. Face forward with your back slightly arched. Support your body with your right foot, left knee and toes, and both hands. Keep your hips relaxed. By letting go, you’ll allow gravity to take over and get a deeper stretch.
• Release and repeat. To release the equestrian pose, inhale and shift your body weight until you’re back in the thunderbolt pose. Relax, taking deep breaths. When you’re ready, step forward with your left foot and go through the steps again. Execute the pose up to ten times on each side.