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.
Toned Legs
Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana)
The Eight Angle Pose is a challenging arm balancing pose that works on core strength, mental focus, flexibility, and endurance power.
Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
The “Easy” pose is a cross-legged seated yoga asana often used as a posture for meditations by both beginners as well as advanced level practitioners. The name can be a little misleading since sitting in this posture for long durations of time requires a certain level of flexibility and strength in the back and shoulders.
Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
The Eagle pose is highly recommended to those with stiff shoulders, knees, or ankles. It removes stiffness upon regular practice and makes both arms and legs more flexible.
Dolphin Plank Pose (Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Dolphin Plank Pose works on the entire body, toning and strengthening our arms, legs, and core muscles. It prepares us for advanced yoga asanas, especially the Dolphin Pose.