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CRANE POSE Bakasana (bah-KAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395200760 BENEFITS OF CRANE POSE Strengthens wrists Improves balance Increases core strength Strengthens back SUMMARY OF CRANE POSE Crow Pose, known as Kakasana, and Crane Pose, known as Bakasana, are versions of the same position. Crow Pose is the easier of the two, where you balance closer to your hands. Crane …
COW POSE Bitilasana (biht-LAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193924 BENEFITS OF COW POSE Releases stress, anxiety and tension Stretches back Helps digestion Builds arm strength SUMMARY OF COW POSE Cow Pose, or Bitlasana, is a floor pose which is traditionally paired with Cat Pose. They are the mirrors of each other. Cow Pose shouldn’t be confused with Cow Face …
COW FACE POSE Gomukhasana (goh-muhk-HAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085841 BENEFITS OF COW FACE POSE Stretches arms Builds flexibility Stretches the hips Strengthens upper back muscles SUMMARY OF COW FACE POSE Cow Face Pose, or Gomukhasana, has a similar name to Cow Pose, but the two are entirely different. Cow Face Pose is a twisting sitting pose where the …
CORPSE POSE Savasana (sah-VAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197503 BENEFITS OF CORPSE POSE Lowers blood pressure Releases anxiety and tension Reduces headaches Helps with insomnia SUMMARY OF CORPSE POSE Corpse Pose, or Savasana, is one of the simplest poses in the entire yoga repertoire. You simply lie on your back. But within that is a wealth of power. Interestingly, …
DOWNWARD FACING DOG Adho Mukha Svanasana (AHD-ho MUH-kha sva-NAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395087003 BENEFITS OF DOWNWARD FACING DOG Stretches shoulders and hamstrings Strengthens arms and legs Relieves stress and anxiety Helps with high blood pressure and asthma SUMMARY OF DOWNWARD FACING DOG Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most recognizable yoga positions out …
DOVE POSE Vajra Kapotasana (VAHJ-rah kah-poh-TAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395201399 BENEFITS OF DOVE POSE Opens the chest Improves hip flexibility Helps digestion Reduces back pain Builds core strength SUMMARY OF DOVE POSE Dove Pose, or Vajra Kapotasana, is a floor pose which is a powerful test of flexibility. This is a pose that should be worked up to …
DOLPHIN POSE Ardha Pinch Mayurasana (are-dah pin-cha my-your-AHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395086959 BENEFITS OF DOLPHIN POSE Strengthens shoulders Helps torso flexibility Strengthens legs Stretches hamstrings SUMMARY OF DOLPHIN POSE Dolphin Pose, or Ardha Pinch Mayurasana, is a variant on Downward-Facing Dog. This classic triangle-shaped pose helps build balance, arm strength, leg strength and overall endurance. Dolphin Pose provides …
DOLPHIN PLANK POSE Makara Adho Mukha (MAH-kar-ah ah-doh moo-kuh SVAH-NAH-sah-nah) https://vimeo.com/video/395086923 BENEFITS OF DOLPHIN PLANK POSE Improves core stability Builds arm strength Improves balance SUMMARY OF DOLPHIN PLANK POSE Dolphin Plank Pose, or Makara Adho Mukha, is a variant of Plank Pose and Dolphin Pose. Plank Pose is the traditional push-up position of being on …
CAMEL POSE Ustrasana (oost-RAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085639 BENEFITS OF CAMEL POSE Improves posture Stretches front of the body Stretches deep hip flexors Strengthens back SUMMARY OF CAMEL POSE Camel Pose, or Ustrasana, is a floor-based backbend supported on the knees. It’s a great way for those with balance issues to work with backbends. There are a number …
BRIDGE POSE ON ELBOWS Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (SAY-tu BAHN-duh sar-vahn-GAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197411 BENEFITS OF BRIDGE POSE ON ELBOWS Stretches the spine, chest and neck Opens chest and lungs Reduces backache Helps symptoms of asthma SUMMARY OF BRIDGE POSE ON ELBOWS The standard Bridge Pose, or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, is a traditional part of many yoga routines. …
BOW POSE Dhanurasana (dahn-your-RAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193348 BENEFITS OF BOW POSE Improves posture Stretches ankles and thighs Builds hip flexibility Strengthens back SUMMARY OF BOW POSE Bow Pose, or Dhanurasana, is a floor pose which builds flexibility throughout the entire body. It is one of the few poses that creates a full backward stretch in a supported …
BOUND ANGLE HEADSTAND POSE Baddha Kona Sirsasana (BAD-ha KO-na sir-SAS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395090317 BENEFITS OF BOUND ANGLE HEADSTAND POSE Builds balance Increases mental agility Strengthens core systems Improves metabolism SUMMARY OF BOUND ANGLE HEADSTAND POSE Bound Angle Headstand Pose, or Baddha Kona Sirsasana, is a merging of two traditional poses – the Bound Angle Sitting Pose, or …
BOUND ANGLE POSE Baddha Konasana (BAD-ha ko-NAS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085587 BENEFITS OF BOUND ANGLE POSE Eases menstrual pain Builds inner thigh and groin flexibility Lowers blood pressure Reduces anxiety SUMMARY OF BOUND ANGLE POSE Bound Angle Pose, or Baddha Konasana, is a seated asana which nurtures relaxation and serenity. It stretches the inner thighs, hips and legs. …
BOAT POSE Paripurna Navasana (par-ee-POOR-nah nah-VAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085630 BENEFITS OF BOAT POSE Relieves stress Strengthens core, abdomen and spine Improves digestion and metabolism Builds concentration and stamina SUMMARY OF BOAT POSE Boat Pose, or Paripurna Navasana, is a great pose for building balance while drawing in your full concentration. As you hold the position, you will …
COMPASS POSE Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana (PAH-ree-VR-ta SUR-yah yan-TRAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085672 BENEFITS OF COMPASS POSE Builds hip flexibility Lengthens the side torso muscles Opens the shoulders Builds confidence SUMMARY OF COMPASS POSE Compass Pose, or Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana, is a challenging pose which is known for its ability to open the hips. Before attempting Compass Pose it’s …
COBRA POSE Bhujangasana (bhu-jahn-GAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085582 BENEFITS OF COBRA POSE Stretches the abdomen, chest, and shoulders Eases anxiety and stress Strengthens the spine Helps with asthma Relieves constipation SUMMARY OF COBRA POSE Cobra Pose, or Bhujangasana, is a floor pose which gently stretches and flexes the body. Its head-up position is reminiscent of a cobra rising …
CHILD’S POSE Balasana (bah-LAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193293 BENEFITS OF CHILD’S POSE Stretches hip and thighs Relieves back pain Reduces stress and anxiety SUMMARY OF CHILD’S POSE Child’s Pose, or Balasana, is a wonderfully relaxing pose which is part of most yoga routines as a moment to pause. Child’s Pose is about releasing yourself to the world and …
CHAIR POSE Utkatasana (OOT-kahTAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197395 BENEFITS OF CHAIR POSE Enlivens the heart, diaphragm, and abdominal area Tones the butt and hips Strengthens the spine, thighs, calves, and ankles Helps counter flat feet and strengthen arches Stretches the shoulders and chest SUMMARY OF CHAIR POSE Chair Pose, or Utkatasana, is a fairly challenging standing yoga pose …
CAT POSE Marjaryasana (mar-jar-YAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193891 BENEFITS OF CAT POSE Releases anxiety Stretches the back Massages the abdomen Opens the chest SUMMARY OF CAT POSE Cat Pose, or Marjaryasana, is one of the most commonly recognized yoga poses. The shape of the body resembles a stretching, arching cat. This pose is usually done as a partner …
BHARADVAJA’S TWIST Bharadvajasana (bah-ruhd-VA-JAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085986 BENEFITS OF BHARADVAJA’S TWIST Supports better digestion Eases lower back pain Strengthens wrists / helps with carpal tunnel Helps with neck pain SUMMARY OF BHARADVAJA’S TWIST Bharadvaja’s Twist also known as Lotus in Hero Pose, or Bharadvajasana, is a wonderful wringing movement which squeezes toxins out of the entire central …
ARCHER’S POSE Akarna Dhanurasana (ak-AR-nah dha-noo-RAS-anna) https://player.vimeo.com/video/395086203 BENEFITS OF ARCHER’S POSE Builds core strength Stretches and strengthens legs Improves hip mobility Decreases menstrual pain Expands the lungs SUMMARY OF ARCHER’S POSE Archer’s Pose, or Akarna Dhanurasana, is a seated yoga pose designed to build both strength and flexibility. It is a fairly challenging pose. It …