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Arches
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This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.
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One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.
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Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.
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This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.
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Virasana is a balm for tired legs at the end of the day, as well as an alternative to Lotus for seated meditation.
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In the full pose the arms are wrapped around the squatting legs and the hands are clasped behind the back, forming a "noose."
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Intensifies the stretch in the thighs and ankles of its upright version.
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Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.
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Chair Pose clearly works the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.
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Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.
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This pose stretches the ankles, groin, and back torso. If your heels don't reach the floor, rest them on a folded blanket.
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Intensifies the stretch of Triang Mukha Eka Pada Pashcimottanasana.
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Practiced as a starting position for standing poses, in between standing poses, or by itself to improve posture.
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Provides relief from backache and stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.
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Vrksasana clarifies just how challenging it can be to stand on one leg.
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Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.
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