A wonderful alternative to Downward Facing Dog Pose, this pose utilizes the strength of the forearms, instead of the wrists. It is a semi inversion pose that directs the flow of the blood towards the head, strengthening the upper body and increasing our ability to concentrate and remain calm.
Grounding
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
While practicing the Corpse Pose (Savasana), the idea is to imitate the stillness of a corpse while keeping your mind fully conscious. This kind of conscious relaxation revives both, the body and mind, although, we realize it’s harder to keep the mind still as compared to your body.
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Chair Pose is a standing pose that works on the entire body, strengthening the arms, shoulders, back, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. Specifically, it activates the thigh muscles because while practicing this asana we have to sit on an imaginary chair with our arms lifted up.
Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)
A grounding pose that works toward activating the Mooladhara or the Root Chakra. Baddha Konasana (Baddhakoṇāsana) is an effective hip-opening asana that stimulates the pelvic region along with the spine, hamstrings, knees, and ankles.
Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)
This a standing forward bend in which we reach for our toes with our hands while keeping our knees locked. This simple asana deeply stretches our hamstrings and lower back, boosting blood circulation in our entire body. It calms the mind and helps us become more flexible.