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.
Seated Yoga
Marichi’s Pose I (Marichyasana I)
Marichyasana I tones and strengthens the neck muscles, shoulders, back, arms, hips, knees, thighs, and calves. It also activates the vital organs, increasing the function of the liver, spleen, heart, lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system.
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II is an intense hip-opener which works on increasing the flexibility while allowing us to comfortably carry out a range of movements involving hip joints, which otherwise would have required a substantial amount of preparation in the form of strength training.
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose I (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I)
This asana stretches and tones the chest, neck, shoulders, arms, spine, psoas and piriformis muscles, thighs, abdomen, glutes, and groin area.
It is a powerful asana for the digestive system. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I stimulates the vital organs as well, enhancing the function of the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and kidneys.
Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)
This asana powerfully stretches and tones the hamstring muscles, thighs, glutes, groin area, hip flexors, calves, and ankles. It increases flexibility in the legs and improves blood flow in the lower body. It can help cure sciatica and other similar defects of the legs.