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.
Spine
Marichi’s Pose III (Marichyasana III)
This asana tones and strengthens the neck muscles, shoulders, chest, back, arms, hips, thighs, and knees. Marichyasana III also helps increase awareness of the breath, which leads to a calmer mind and an enhanced ability to concentrate and maintain focus.
Low Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana)
This pose stretches and tones the thighs, knees, glutes, calves, ankles, groin area, chest, shoulders, spine, and abdominal area. Anjaneyasana helps build a strong sense of balance, flexibility, and body-mind coordination.
Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
Once the initial phase of knee discomfort is overcome, Padmasana can be one of the most relaxing yoga poses.This asana increases mental alertness and awareness of the breath like none other, which is why it is a popular sitting position for meditation.
Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana)
Natarajasana strengthens and tones the leg muscles, shoulders, chest, spine, and the abdominal area.It brings poise and grace to movement. With mastery of this pose, the body remains at ease at all times of the day.