This balancing pose is great for strengthening our body and mind. It is usually preceded by Virabhadrasana (Vīrabhadrāsana) I and is followed by Virabhadrasana III. Together these three poses instill power, agility, and flexibility into our system.
Leg Strengthening
Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
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.
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 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.
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
This is an asana that replicates the poised and steady posture of a tree. This pose is primarily a balancing pose that helps us enhance our sense of balance physically as well as mentally.