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Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog
an energizing and refreshing pose; develops great strength and freedom of movement in the upper body |
Dhanurasana - Bow Pose strengthens the back and opens the chest, heart and lungs |
Salamba Sarvangasana -
Supported Shoulderstand
improves circulation and blood supply to the brain; stimulates brain power, mental function; improves memory and concentration |
Ustrasana - Camel Pose
expands the chest, heart and lungs; stimulates the thyroid gland; opens the groin; tones the thighs, abdomen, neck and back; promotes deep breathing |
| Virabhadrasana -
Warrior II
harnesses energy and strength; tones and strengthens the thighs; enhances the flexibility of the legs |
Setu Bandha
Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose
stimulates the spine and glands in the neck; strengthens legs; opens the chest; develops flexibility and strength in the abdomen and pelvic muscles |
Matsyasana - Fish Pose
strengthens the spine, neck, chest and respiratory system; an ideal counterpose to Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) |
Ardha Chandrasana - Crescent Moon
Pose
opens and expands the chest; builds strength in the upper and lower back, thighs and abdominal muscles |
| Halasana - Plough Pose
stimulates the thyroid gland; restful for the heart; stretches the upper back and neck; relieves bloating, tension and insomnia |
Bhujangasana
- Cobra Pose
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Balasana - Child's
Pose
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Savasana - Corpse Pose
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tones
the digestive, respiratory and nervous systems; develops strength and
flexibility in the upper spine; is refreshing and invigorating
gently
decompresses the spine and soothes the back and heart; restful for the
head, face and eyes; promotes calming, steadying and grounding
allows
the body to relax; relieves fatigue and tension; centers the mind,
reinvigorating
