Reclining Hero Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (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. …

Lord Krishna Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (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 …

Hero Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (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 …

Dolphin Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (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 …

Cow Face Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (Gomukhasana) Level: Moderate Benefits: Stretches the hips, ankles, shoulders and chest. Cautions: Knees, shoulders How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Sit on the floor with …

The Eagle Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

(Garudasana) Level: Easy Benefits: Benefits Strengthens legs, knees ankles. Softens and stretches the joints and ligaments in the arms, shoulders and legs. Helps to relieve cramping in the …

Seated Twist

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (Ardha Matsyendrasana) Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Stimulates the liver, kidneys and digestive organs. Stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck. Energizes the spine. Relieves menstrual discomfort, fatigue, sciatica and …

Revolved Side Angle Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees & ankles. Opens the groin, spine, chest, lungs & shoulders. Massages abdominal organs, improves digestion and …

Revolved Lunge

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

  Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Stretches hips and shoulders, opens chest, relieves minor back pain, stimulates abdominal organs. Cautions: Pregnancy, serious back conditions. How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 …

Sleeping Pigeon Pose

By Gayatri | August 19, 2014

(Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) Level: Easy/Moderate Benefits: Sciatic and lower back pain, opens hips Cautions: Knee and hip problems, serious back problems How To Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Kneel …