Gate Pose tones and strengthens the sides of the torso including arms, armpits, lateral muscles, hips, hamstrings, and spine. It’s a great asana for those who tend to sit for long hours.
Hamstrings and Hips
Garland Pose (Malasana)
The Garland Pose tones and strengthens the thighs, hips, knees, hamstrings, ankles, groin area, and torso. It increases core strength and flexibility. This asana is highly recommended for those suffering from chronic back pain,
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.
Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana)
To practice Firefly Pose is to mimic a firefly in flight. This asana stretches the wrists, forearms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, core muscles, hamstrings, thighs, hip flexors, and hamstrings.
Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana)
The Fire Log Pose deeply stretches the outer hips, hamstrings, and lower back, specifically the piriformis muscles, which are often responsible for developing sciatic pain.