Subtle body!

Ustrasana / Camel Pose.

Ustrasana
Camel Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins,
— Abdomen and chest, and throat
— Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas)
— Strengthens back muscles
— Improves posture
— Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana / One-Legged Royal Pigeon Pose.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
One-Legged Royal Pigeon Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the entire front of the torso, the ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat
— Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas)
— Strengthens back muscles
— Improves posture
— Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck

Parighasana / Gate-Latch Pose.

Parighasana
Gate-Latch Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the sides of the torso and spine
— Stretches the hamstrings
— Opens the shoulders
— Stimulates abdominal organs and lungs

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Karnapidasana / Ear-to-Knee Pose.

Karnapidasana
Ear-to-Knee Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings
— Stimulates abdominal organs such as the liver and kidneys
— Improves digestion
— Improves core strength
— Therapeutic for high blood pressure, insomnia, and sinusitis
— Stimulates the liver and kidneys

Anantasana / Reclining Vishnu Couch Pose.

Anantasana
Reclining Vishnu Couch Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the backs of the legs
— Stretches the sides of the torso
— Tones the belly
— Strengthens armpits and shoulder muscles
— Improves the digestive system.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana / Upward-Facing Dog Pose.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Upward-Facing Dog Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Improves posture
— Strengthens the spine, arms, wrists
— Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders, and abdomen
— Firms the buttocks
— Stimulates abdominal organs
— Helps relieve mild depression, fatigue, and sciatica
— Therapeutic for asthma

Purvottanasana / Upward Plank Pose.

Purvottanasana
Upward Plank Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens your triceps, wrists, back, and legs
— Stretches your shoulders, chest, and front ankles
— Frees your mind
— Helps keep you open to new possibilities

Urdhva Dhanurasana / Upward Bow Pose / Wheel Pose.

Urdhva Dhanurasana
Upward Bow Pose, Wheel Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the chest and lungs
— Strengthens the arms and wrists, legs, buttocks, abdomen, and spine
— Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary
— Increases energy and counteracts depression
— Therapeutic for asthma, back pain, infertility, and osteoporosis

Chatus Pada Pitham / Four-Footed Tabletop Pose.

Chatus Pada Pitham
Four-Footed Tabletop Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens wrists, arms and shoulders
— Increases flexibility
— Stretches the whole front of the body
— Develops balance and muscular co-ordinationanxiety
— Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache,
— Therapeutic for high blood pressure, insomnia, and sinusitis

Vrschikasana / Scorpion Pose.

Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Provides strength to shoulders, back and abdominals.
— Improves body stability and overall sense of balance.
— Stretches the chest, neck and spine.
— Calms the mind by relieving from stress, tension and anxiety.

Pincha Mayurasana / Feathered Peacock Pose.

Pincha Mayurasana
Feathered Peacock Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the shoulders, arms, and back
— Stretches the shoulders and neck, chest, and belly
— Improves sense of balance
— Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression

Adho Mukha Vrksasana / Downward-Facing Tree Pose.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Downward-Facing Tree Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the shoulders, arms, and wrists
— Stretches the belly
— Improves sense of balance
— Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression

Adho Mukha Svanasana / Downward-Facing Dog Pose.

Adho Mukha Svanasana
Downward-Facing Dog Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Inverted poses are extremely important because they reverse the action of gravity on the body and get the blood and lymph flowing in opposite directions.
— On an emotional level downward facing dog helps turn everything on its head and helps us see things from a different angle.
— It helps boost self-confidence.
— Because of the increased blood flow to the top of the body, shoulder stand can help improve brain function and cognition and reduce anxiety and depression.
— Takes pressure off the heart, which has to work less to get blood flowing to the brain.
— Strengthens and tones the arms and legs
— Because of the weight bearing nature of the posture on the arms and legs it helps strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis.
— Lengthens and straightens the spine, helping to relieve pain in the upper, middle and lower back.
— The body gets a 360-degree stretch in just one pose.

Viparita Salabhasana / Full Locust Pose.

Viparita Salabhasana
Full Locust Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Builds strength in the muscles of the lower back
— Increases flexibility in the back
— Especially recommended for relieving sciatica and pain in the lower back
— Massages the internal organs
— Improves digestion
— Strengthens the arms and shoulders
— Stimulates swadhisthana chakra
— Increases the digestive fire

Dhanurasana / Bow Pose.

Dhanurasana
Bow Pose
© Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy

B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
— Stimulates the reproductive organs
— Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders
— Tones the leg and arm muscles
— Adds greater flexibility to the back
— Good stress and fatigue buster
— Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation
— Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders