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| Ardha Chandrasana (Half-Moon) Benefits |
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| -tones lumbar and sacral spine; relieves backache and sciatica; rotates & flexes vertebral joints; keeps spinal muscles supple; corrects shoulder misalignment; opens ribs and intercostal muscles; improves circulation |
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| strengthens & lengthens hamstrings; lengthens spine; increases blood flow to brain; minimizes waistline; works on internal organs to prevent & cure digestive ailments; relieves constipation |
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| same as padangusthasana - strengthens & lengthens hamstrings; lengthens spine; increases blood flow to brain; minimizes waistline; works on internal organs to prevent & cure digestive ailments; relieves constipation |
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| Relieves back pain; regenerates discs in the spine; massages abdominal organs; increases fire; developes core strength |
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| Dandayamana Janusirsana Benefits |
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Definition
| Strengthens standing leg; increases abdominal pain; creates balance in the body; stimulates the nervous system; aids in relaxation |
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| Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Benefits |
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| strengthens standing leg and the abdomen; creates balance in the body; stimulates nervous system; aids in relaxation. |
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| Grace & poise; sends circulation to lumbar spine; opens front side of body; provides powerful abdominal massage |
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| Urdvha Mukha Svanasana Benefits |
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Definition
| Creates strength in lower back; good massage for the lymphatic system; creates flexiibility in front body; opens the heart |
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| Chataranga Dandasana Benefits |
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Definition
| Core, shoulder, and leg strength; flexibility in the feet; adds focus & determination to the practice. |
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| Prasarita Padottanasana (Separate Leg Intense Stretch) Benefits |
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| Strengthens the legs, increases hamstring flexibility, increases blood flow to the head, cleanses the organs from the navel down, stimulates entire nervous system. |
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| Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle) Benefits |
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Definition
| Enhances lung capacity, opens hips, relieves sciatica, tones muscles of waist, hip and abdomen, improves digestion. |
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| Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) Benefits |
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Definition
| Increases blood flow to brain, soothes nervous system, tones liver and spleen, reduces menstrual pain, opens back of ribcage, ones waist and abdomen. |
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| Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle) Benefits |
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| Enhances lung capacity, opens hips, relieves sciatic back pain, tones waist, hip and abdomen, improves digestion. |
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| Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) Benefits |
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Definition
| Tones muscles of back, strengthens hip muscles, stimulates nervous system, increases blood supply to lower back, expands chest cavity |
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| Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle) Benefits |
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Definition
| Tones core muscles and strengthens hip muscles, stimulates nervous system, expands chest cavity |
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| Virabhadrasana (Warrior) Posture Benefits |
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Definition
| Strengthens ankles and legs, increases blood flow to heart and chest, alleviate pain in lower back and tailbone, trim waist, and relieves stiffness in shoulders and back. |
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| Pasasana (Noose) Benefits |
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Definition
| Creates flexibility in spine, increases sense of balance and strength, tones nervous system, stimulates the optical nerve. |
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| Garudasana (Eagle) Benefits |
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Definition
| Brings fresh blood to organs, strengthens the legs, creates flexibility in the hips, promotes balance in life. |
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| Vrksasana (Tree) Benefits |
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Definition
| Creates balance in the body and mind, alleviates knee pain, strengthens hips and thighs. |
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Increases circulation to lumbar spine
Creates Flexibility & strength in lower back
provides massage and opening for glandular system |
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| Ardha Salabhasana Benefits |
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Definition
Strengthens back of body
Increases circulation to lumbar and thoracic spine
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
provides massage for glandular system |
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Definition
Strengthens back of body
Increases circulation to lumbar and thoracic spine
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
provides powerful massage and opening for glandular system |
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Strengthens back of body
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
Increases circulation to lumbar & thoracic spine
provides powerful massage and opening for glandular system
Massages the digestive organs, toning abdomen and strengthening the legs |
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Definition
Tones back and spine muscles
Helps realign spine
Activates immune system (thyroid)
opens throat and chest
increases lung capacity |
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strengthens legs
opens front of body
massages thyroid & pituitary glands
Tones spine
eases menstrual symptoms |
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| Urdhva Dhanurasana Benefits |
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Definition
opens front of body
strengthens back, buttocks, and legs
aligns spine, shoulders, and hips
ensures healthy circulation throughout body
stimulates pituitary and pineal glands |
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| Paschimottanasana Benefits |
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Definition
aligns and lengthens spine
tones and stimulates liver
soothes adrenal glands
tones the kidney, bladder, and pancreas |
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good for grounding
corrects curvature of spine and rounding of shoulders
relieves stiffness in legs and strengthens them
tones abdominal organs |
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| Parivrtta Janusirsasana Benefits |
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Definition
opens torso
relieves stiffness and strengthens legs
soothes adrenal glands
stabilizes blood pressure
opens digestive organs and helps with elimination |
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Definition
massages abdomen
strengthens legs
releases hips
massages lower back |
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Stretches hamstrings
strengthens spine
opens shoulders
stimulates 1st and 2nd chakras |
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Definition
opens hip joints
reduces sciatic pain
keeps kidneys and prostate healthy
good for digestive and reproductive organs
helpful in preparation for childbirth |
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strengthens fronts of legs
stretches hamstrngs, hips & groin
creates length & circulation in spine
massages kidneys and adrenals |
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| Ardha Matsyendrasana Benefits |
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Definition
relieves backache
trims waistline
massages digestive organs
sedates nervous system
increases energy levels
stimulates lymph flow & immune system |
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similar benefits to spinal twist
opens ribcage
massages abdomen
increases flexibility |
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opens hips
stabilizes pelvis and lower back
stimulates and evens digestive system |
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stretches abdomen, back & waist
increases strength of heart
relieves respiratory & digestive disorders
reduces menstrual pain |
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