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.
Grounding
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.
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.
Low Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana)
This pose stretches and tones the thighs, knees, glutes, calves, ankles, groin area, chest, shoulders, spine, and abdominal area. Anjaneyasana helps build a strong sense of balance, flexibility, and body-mind coordination.
Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parsvottanasana)
This asana increases the flexibility of spine and legs. It works on the hip, thigh, knee, and ankles along with the spine and abdominal muscles. It makes the core strong and stimulates the vital organs. Parsvottanasana is also a wonderful pose for posture correction. It mobilizes the wrists and elbows and helps correct round or droopy shoulders.