Poses

Lungs

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  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

  This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

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  Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )

  This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.

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  Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

  Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

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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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  Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

  Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

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  Parighasana (Gate Pose)

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

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  Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)

  The alignment in Handstand is exactly the same as it is in Mountain, the only difference being in the position of the arms.

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  Salambhasana (Locust Pose)

  An effective means for strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms in preparation for the deeper backbends.

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  Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)

  This lunge variation stretches the thighs and groins and opens the chest.

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  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

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  Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

  This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.

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  Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

  Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

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  Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose)

  A cross between Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog. This pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.

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  Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)

  This pose is also commonly called Forearm or Elbow Balance.

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  Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)

  This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.

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  Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose)

  Invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. An extremely deep backbend appropriate for advanced practitioners only.

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  Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)

  Nataraja is another name for Shiva. His dance symbolizes cosmic energy.

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  Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)

  One of three revolved variations of standing poses.