Poses

Menstruation

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  Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja's Twist)

  This gentle twist is a tonic for the spine and the abdominal organs.

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  Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

  Abdominal and deep hip flexor strengthener, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone.

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  Krounchasana (Heron Pose)

  Intensifies the stretch of Triang Mukha Eka Pada Pashcimottanasana.

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  Halasana (Plow Pose)

  Plow Pose reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.

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  Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)

  This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.

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  Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)

  This pose is also commonly called Forearm or Elbow Balance.

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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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  Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)

  Modern yogis agree that Viparita Karani may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

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  Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)

  Standing on your head in proper alignment calms the brain and strengthens the body.

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  Uddiyana Bandha (Upward Abdominal Lock)

  "Even an old person can become young when [Uddiyana Bandha] is done regularly" (Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika 3.58).