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  (Chaturanga Dandasana) Level: Moderate Benefits: Strengthens the arms and wrists. Tones the abdomen. Cautions: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Pregnancy. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 From the Child …

  (Uddiyana bandha) Level: Moderate Benefits: This exercise strengthens the abdominals, stimulates the digestive organs and tones the lungs. Cautions: It should not be performed if you have …

  Level: Easy Benefits: Increases flexibility in the spine. Increases breathing capacity. Good for minor back aches. Cautions: Lower back pain How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. …

  (Upavistha Konasana) Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Great for toning the thighs and increasing flexibility through the inner legs. Wonderful for menstrual and urinary problems. Cautions: Be careful not …

  (Vrikshasana) Level: Easy Benefits: Strengthens legs, increases focus, calms the nervous system. Cautions: Weak ankles, sciatica, knee or hip pain. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. …

(Janu Sirsasana) Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Deeply stretches the legs and spine, massages the internal organs. Cautions: Knee injuries, sciatica. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Sit …

  (Supta Virasana) Level: Moderate Benefits: Stretches the front and back of body, improves digestion. Cautions: Knee pain, lower back pain, varicose veins, arthritis, sciatica. How To Fig. …

  (Natavarasana) Level: Easy Benefits: Stretches the outer hips, strengthens legs, increases focus and calms the nervous system. Cautions: Hip replacements. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Stand …

  (Virasana) Level: Easy Benefits: Stretches the thighs, knees and ankles, good for digestion, assists good posture. Cautions: Knee or ankle injury. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 …

  (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana) Level: Medium Benefits: This strengthening inversion helps build up the strength needed for the headstand pose while providing many of its wonderful benefits. Develops …