Halasana / Plow Pose.

Halasana
Plow Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Stretches all muscles and ligament in your calves and thighs, resulting in greater leg flexibility
— Therapeutic for leg cramps
— Stimulates your thyroid, parathyroid, throat, lungs and abdominal organs
— Helps relieve gas and upper/lower back pain or discomfort
— Promotes good digestion
— Stretches your shoulders and spine
— Therapeutic for menopause, infertility, insomnia, headache and sinusitis
— Relieves stress and fatigue

Balasana / Child’s Pose.

Balasana
Child’s Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Releases tension in the back, shoulders and chest
— Recommended if you have dizziness or fatigue
— Helps alleviate stress and anxiety
— Flexes the body’s internal organs and keeps them supple
— It lengthens and stretches the spine
— Relieves neck and lower back pain when performed with — the head and torso supported
— It gently stretches the hips, thighs and ankles
— Normalizes circulation throughout the body
— It stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments in the knee
— Calms the mind and body
— Encourages strong and steady breathing

Paschimottanasana / The Seated Forward Bend.

Paschimottanasana
The Seated Forward Bend

B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the hamstrings on the back of the legs
— Stretches and lengthens the entire spine
— Massages the internal organs, especially the digestive organs
— Relieves digestive problems such as constipation
— Relieves problems with sciatica
— Invigorates the nervous system
— Stimulates manipura chakra (solar plexus center)
— Balances the prana within the body
— Calms the mind
— Improves concentration

Natarajasana / King of the Dancers Pose.

Natarajasana
King of the Dancers Pose

B e n e f i t s:
— Releases tension in the angle and foot, helping to prevent injury
— Develops a sense of balance and focus
— Opens the chest and lungs, creating more space for the breath
— Strengthens spine and entire leg
— Stretches thighs, shoulders

Utkatasana / Chair Pose.

Utkatasana
Chair Pose

B e n e f i t s
— Tones the leg muscles excellently
— Strengthens hip flexors, ankles, calves, and back
— Stretches chest and shoulders
— Reduces symptoms of flat feet
— Stimulates the heart, diaphragm, and abdominal organs

Uttanasana / Standing Forward Bend.

Uttanasana
Standing Forward Bend

B e n e f i t s
— Stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves
— Strengthens the thighs and knees
— Keeps your spine strong and flexible
— Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue
— Calms the mind and soothes the nerves
— Relieves tension in the spine, neck, and back
— Activates the abdominal muscles
— Eases symptoms of menopause, asthma, headaches, and insomnia
— Stimulates the kidneys, liver, spleen
— Improves digestion
— May lower high blood pressure
— Therapeutic for infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis

Parivrtta Trikonasana / Revolved Triangle Pose.

Parivrtta Trikonasana
Revolved Triangle Pose

B e n e f i t s:

— Expands your chest and shoulders.
— Increases neck mobility.
— Stretches your spinal muscles and increases spinal range of motion.
— Strengthens and tones muscles of your tighs.
— Stretches your calf muscles, hamstrings, and hip musculature.
— Can relieve upper back tension.
— Increases proprioception (or the sense of position in space) of your feet and ankles.
— Traditionally thought to stimulate abdominal organs.

Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana / Revolved Side Angle Pose.

Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana
Revolved Side Angle Pose

B e n e f i t s:
— Strengthens the arches, ankles, knees and thighs
— Stretches the hips and shoulders
— Broadens the chest
— Increases lung capacity
— Stimulates digestion and circulation
— Enhances muscular endurance
— Lengthens the spine
— Builds focus
— Develops willpower
— Stimulates the mind

Utthita Trikonasana / Extended Triangle Pose.

Utthita Trikonasana/Extended Triangle Pose:

B e n e f i t s:

— Strengthens your legs, feet and ankles
—Stretches your hips, groins, hamstrings, calves and spine
— Opens your chest and shoulders
— Strengthens your back, neck and abdominals
—Stimulates your abdominal organs, aiding in digestion
— Therapeutic for stress, anxiety, infertility, flat feet, neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica and symptoms of menopause
Relieves backache, especially during pregnancy

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana / Extended Hand–Toe Pose.

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Extended Hand–Toe Pose

B e n e f i t s:
— Stretches hamstrings and hips
— Stretches adductors
— Strengthens back and arm muscles
— Improves sense of balance
— Calms the mind and improves focus

Yoga Benefits!

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