This asana stretches and tones the chest, neck, shoulders, arms, spine, psoas and piriformis muscles, thighs, abdomen, glutes, and groin area.
It is a powerful asana for the digestive system. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I stimulates the vital organs as well, enhancing the function of the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and kidneys.
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Noose Pose (Pasasana)
Pasasana increases flexibility and agility levels. It strengthens the shoulders, chest, spine, thighs, groin area, and ankles. If our job requires us to stand for hours on a stretch, this pose will help us relax our legs and feet.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Practicing Tadasana regularly helps correct standing posture, allowing us to stand comfortably without any extra pressure on the spine, knees, or ankles. Tadasana also helps us become more alert, enhancing our awareness of the breath.
Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)
This asana powerfully stretches and tones the hamstring muscles, thighs, glutes, groin area, hip flexors, calves, and ankles. It increases flexibility in the legs and improves blood flow in the lower body. It can help cure sciatica and other similar defects of the legs.
Marichi’s Pose III (Marichyasana III)
This asana tones and strengthens the neck muscles, shoulders, chest, back, arms, hips, thighs, and knees. Marichyasana III also helps increase awareness of the breath, which leads to a calmer mind and an enhanced ability to concentrate and maintain focus.