Poses

Hamstrings

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  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

  This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

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  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

  One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

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  Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

  Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

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  Parighasana (Gate Pose)

  The torso is curved to the side over the straightened leg.

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  Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)

  A forward bend for all levels of students, Janu Sirsasana is also a spinal twist.

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  Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose)

  This beginner variation is done with the hands on the floor.

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  Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)

  Marichi is the Vedic Adam, and the "father" of humanity.

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  Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana ((Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose))

  There are two interpretations of the Sanskrit Janu Sirsasana, Head-to-Knee and Head-of-the-Knee. The former emphasizes the forward bend. The latter refers to the "head" of the bent knee that you use press away from you to assist the forward bend.

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  Anantasana (Side-Reclining Leg Lift)

  This side-reclining pose stretches the backs of the legs, the sides of the torso, and tones the belly.

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  Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

  Bound Angle Pose is an excellent groin and hip-opener.

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  Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

  Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

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  Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)

  This arm balance requires more core strength than arm strength.

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  Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)

  This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.

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  Krounchasana (Heron Pose)

  Intensifies the stretch of Triang Mukha Eka Pada Pashcimottanasana.

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  Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)

  Hanuman, is a figure in Hindu mythology. The word "Hanuman" literally means "having large jaws."

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  Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)

  Provides relief from backache and stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.

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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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  Dandasana (Staff Pose)

  It might look easy, but there's more to Staff Pose than meets the eye.