The biggest benefit from practicing this asana is enhanced flexibility and mobility. It is one of the best poses for strengthening the spine and its nerve extensions.
It activates the abdominal organs, boosting the digestive system and increasing the lung capacity. The functions of the urinary and reproductive system are enhanced as well.
Asanas
Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)
Handstand strengthens the wrists, shoulders, arms, and chest. It works on the core muscles and increases spinal flexibility. This inversion allows the blood circulation to flow toward the brain, increasing heart rate which helps regulate the cardiovascular activity.
Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)
The Child Pose stretches the spine, inner thighs, groins, hamstrings, and glutes, and it opens up the hip joints. It is also beneficial for the digestive system.
Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana)
Half Frog Pose stretches and strengthens the thigh and back muscles, hip flexors, knees, shoulders, and hamstrings, increasing flexibility and mobility in these areas.
Gate Pose (Parighasana)
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.