This pose resembles a dog as it stretches itself with its head held high up in the air. It builds spinal flexibility and strengthens the arms, and at the same time, it deeply stretches the pelvic region, thighs, hamstrings and ankles.
Digestion
Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana)
Many of us practice this asana whether we’ve learned yoga or not! It is the first thing we may do in the morning as soon as we step out of the bed – raising the arms and stretching our spine. Urdhva Hastasana energizes the body and brings a certain level of awareness into the system.
Upward Plank Pose (Purvottanasana)
This asana strengthens the arms, wrists, shoulders, neck muscles, abdomen, thighs, calves, and ankles. It improves the shoulder joints’ mobility and expands the chest to increase the lung capacity.
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana)
This pose is an intense chest opener and at the same time, it gives the spine a powerful stretch, improving spinal mobility, increasing lung capacity, and toning the back muscles.
Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana)
This asana is a powerful chest opener. It strengthens the spine and improves spinal mobility. It strengthens the upper body and improves the body posture. Urdhva Dhanurasana also works on the leg muscles, strengthening the glutes, thighs, hamstrings, and calves.