To practice Firefly Pose is to mimic a firefly in flight. This asana stretches the wrists, forearms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, core muscles, hamstrings, thighs, hip flexors, and hamstrings.
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Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana)
The Fire Log Pose deeply stretches the outer hips, hamstrings, and lower back, specifically the piriformis muscles, which are often responsible for developing sciatic pain.
Feathered Peacock Pose (Pincha Mayurasana)
This pose strengthens the arms, shoulder, and spine. It works on the neck, chest area, and abdomen as well, giving a boost of energy and vitality.
Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)
This asana is a combination of the Downward Facing Dog Pose and the Child’s Pose. It deeply stretches the spine, arms, shoulders, neck, abdomen, hips, and hamstrings, releasing tension from these areas, making us feel refreshed and re-energized.
Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)
This asana deeply stretches the hamstrings and calves while challenging our sense of balance and coordination. It’s a great preparatory pose for asanas like the Standing Split Pose or the Monkey Pose.