Standing Legs Separate Pose #8

(BIBHAKTAPADA-PASCHIMOTTHANASANA)

Improves joint and hip flexibility

Increase blood flow to the brain
Helps functioning of most abdominal organ, especially the small and large intestine
Helps clinical/psychotic depression
Good for diabetes and hyperacidity of the stomach
Reduces signs of aging (the yogic fountain of youth!)
Stretches sciatic nerves
Combats abdominal obesity
Stimulates hypothalmus source of the human growth hormone

Yoga Pose # 7-Balancing Stick-Tulasandasana

DETERMINATION, STRENGTH, CONCENTRATION

• stretches the back and relieves stress from the spine.
• builds leg strength
• exercises the pancreas, spleen, liver, nervous and circulatory systems.
• strengthens the deltoids, trapezius and lastissimus muscles.

Choosing A Yoga Mat

How's Your Yoga Mat Holding Up?

Now that you've been practicing Yoga for a while, you realize that it's healthy for the mind and body. You've also realized how important your Yoga mat is in performing your poses. Whether you are a beginner or have been doing Yoga for some time, keep these thoughts in mind before purchasing this vital piece of equipment.

Durability

Thickness

Comfort

Non-slippage

Style

Color

Transport

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Yoga Pose #6-Standing Bow/Pulling Pose

Dandayamana Dhanurasana

This pose requires concentration,

patience and determination.

Benefits By Systems

Cardiac: Improves functioning of the heart and blood flow from the heart.

Musculoskeletal: Extends the rib cage, increases joint elasticity and relieves lower back pain.

Renal: Enables the kidneys to function better eliminating waste and toxins.

Nervous: Improves concentration by focusing on the pose.

Standing Head(Dandayamana) to Knee (Janushurasana) Pose #5

What's the Purpose of This Pose?

Enhances the development of patience, concentration and determination.

Requires a mind and body connection.

Sharpens memory, improves flexibility and circulation.

Strengthens back and knee joint muscles.

Tightens abdominal and thigh muscles, biceps and triceps.

Aids in digestion and pancreatic functions resulting in flatulence and acidity relief.

Pose #4-Garusana-The Eagle Pose

Benefits of Garusana

• Strengthens ankles, knees and legs.




• Relieves stiffness in the shoulders and neck tension.




• Improves balance and hip mobility.




• Works twelve major joints.

Yoga Pose #3 Utkatasana The Awkward Pose

Benefits of Utkatasana

Strengthens and tones total body

Relieves painful joints

Decreases cellulite under buttocks

Maintains skeletal alignment

Aids in digestion

Relieves cramping

Exercises internal organs (pancreas, liver and intestines)

Requires concentration