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.
Leg Strengthening
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana)
Practicing this asana improves digestion as well as functions of liver and kidneys. It tones and strengthens the thighs, hamstrings, knees, calves, ankles, back muscles, and shoulders.
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana)
This asana is great for those who suffer from chronic back pain. It increases the blood circulation in the spine area, which helps relieve backaches of all kinds. It stimulates the vital organs, enhancing the function of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and digestive system.
Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)
This pose is practiced by reclining on the floor while maintaining the Virasana position. This pose gives a deep quad stretch and at the same time, it stretches the thighs, hamstrings, and knees.
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose is a powerful asana for rejuvenation of the legs as it increases the circulation of blood in the lower body. People suffering from paralysis, stiffness in the hip, hernia, and sciatica, can derive therapeutic benefits by practicing this asana regularly.