Mahamudra / The Great Seal.

Mahamudra
The Great Seal
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the lumbar muscles, shoulder and upper back muscles
— Irrigates the kidneys , tones uterus and ovaries, or prostate gland
— Recharges the nervous system
— Strengthens the immune system
— Energizes the entire body
— Builds self-confidence and the power of concentration
— Stimulating the energies of Muladhara Chakra

Kurmasana / Turtle Pose.

Kurmasana
Turtle Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the back
— Tones the abdominal organs
— Encourages flexibility in the hips
— Quiets the mind

Ardha Matsyendrasana / Half Lord of the Fishes Pose.

Ardha Matsyendrasana
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stimulates the liver and kidneys
— Stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck
— Energizes the spine
— Stimulates the digestive fire in the belly
— Relieves menstrual discomfort, fatigue, sciatica, and backache
— Therapeutic for asthma and infertility
— Increases appetite, destroys most deadly diseases, and awakens kundalini.

Hanumanasana / Monkey Pose.

Hanumanasana
Monkey Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the thighs, hamstrings, groins
— Stimulates the abdominal organs
— Relieves tired legs
— Improves digestion

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

Navasana / Boat Pose!

Navasana
Boat Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and spine
— Stimulates the kidneys, thyroid and prostate glands, and intestines
— Helps relieve stress
— Improves digestion

Supta Virasana / Reclining Hero Pose.

Supta Virasana
Reclining Hero Pose
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B E N E F I T S
— Stretches the abdomen, thighs and deep hip flexors (psoas), knees, and ankles
— Strengthens the arches
— Relieves tired legs
— Improves digestion
— Helps relieves the symptoms of menstrual pain