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.
Toned Arms
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.
Garland Pose (Malasana)
The Garland Pose tones and strengthens the thighs, hips, knees, hamstrings, ankles, groin area, and torso. It increases core strength and flexibility. This asana is highly recommended for those suffering from chronic back pain,
Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
By practicing the Four-Limbed Staff Pose the upper body strength will increase tremendously. It strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders, spine, and builds core strength.