This pose is great for building core strength. It strengthens the chest, shoulders, arms, back, and abdominal muscles. It prepares us for all the advanced asanas that require a strong core and strength in the upper body.
Arm Balancing
Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)
Mayurasana is an advanced arm-balancing pose in which the entire weight of the body is borne by the wrists, forearms, and palms. It requires a sufficient amount of balancing skills and strength in the forearms, spine, and wrists.
Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
Legs Up the Wall Pose stretches the torso, back of the legs, neck, shoulders, and back. It helps the lower body relax and unwind, especially the thighs, knees, and the soles of the feet. It can help relieve back pain as well.
Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)
Handstand strengthens the wrists, shoulders, arms, and chest. It works on the core muscles and increases spinal flexibility. This inversion allows the blood circulation to flow toward the brain, increasing heart rate which helps regulate the cardiovascular activity.
Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
By practicing the Four-Limbed Staff Pose the upper body strength will increase tremendously. It strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders, spine, and builds core strength.