This is a powerful asana for the spine as it completely stretches the back side of the body, giving the system a boost of energy and vitality. It also stimulates the vital organs and helps improve digestion.
Ankles and Calves
Scale Pose (Tolasana)
This asana strengthens the forearms, wrists, biceps, triceps, and shoulders. It builds upper body strength and develops the core muscles. Just like Padmasana, this pose works on the knees, thighs, hamstrings, and calves.
Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
This is a wonderful preparatory asana for a variety of forward bends. It instills a strong sense of balance into the system and at the same time, tones the abdomen, hamstrings, thighs, and shoulders.
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana)
Practicing this asana improves digestion as well as functions of liver and kidneys. It tones and strengthens the thighs, hamstrings, knees, calves, ankles, back muscles, and shoulders.
Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)
This pose is practiced by reclining on the floor while maintaining the Virasana position. This pose gives a deep quad stretch and at the same time, it stretches the thighs, hamstrings, and knees.