This asana stretches the spine, lower back, hips, and shoulders. People with stiffness in their back would benefit from this pose. It also helps relieve Arthritis pain, lower back pain and neck pain. Practicing this pose regularly improves your digestion and metabolic rate.
Leg Strengthening
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
One of the key yoga poses that come under the category of ‘back bending asanas’, Dhanurasana (Dhanurāsana) works to open up the chest while stretching the arms, legs, spine, and shoulders, all at the same time. This pose is named after an archer’s bow as the word ‘dhanu’ means bow in Sanskrit.
Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Half Moon Pose is great for toning the legs and stimulating back muscles. It lengthens the spine and corrects postures. It also strengthens the knees and shoulders. This asana is specifically recommended to people suffering from indigestion and other gastric issues.
Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I)
Named after Virabhadra, the son of Adiyogi (the first yogi) Shiva himself, this pose is great for increasing our sense of balance. It is usually followed by Virabhadrasana (Vīrabhadrāsana) II and III and together these three poses instill power, agility, and flexibility into our system.