This asana helps ease indigestion, bloating and other gastric issues. Boat Pose is known for reducing fat around the abdominal area, giving us a slimmer waistline. It stimulates the kidneys and intestines.
Toned Legs
Bharadvaja’s Twist (Bharadvajasana I)
This asana stretches the spine, lower back, hips, and shoulders. People with stiffness in their back would benefit from this pose. It also helps relieve Arthritis pain, lower back pain and neck pain. Practicing this pose regularly improves your digestion and metabolic rate.
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
One of the key yoga poses that come under the category of ‘back bending asanas’, Dhanurasana (Dhanurāsana) works to open up the chest while stretching the arms, legs, spine, and shoulders, all at the same time. This pose is named after an archer’s bow as the word ‘dhanu’ means bow in Sanskrit.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
This asana is recommended to those with droopy shoulders or a hunched back. It opens up the chest completely and stretches the spine, adding strength and flexibility to the shoulders, neck, and back. It is also a great posture-correcting asana. Mastery over Ustrasana allows us to practice a wide range of back-bending yoga asanas, almost effortlessly.
Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Half Moon Pose is great for toning the legs and stimulating back muscles. It lengthens the spine and corrects postures. It also strengthens the knees and shoulders. This asana is specifically recommended to people suffering from indigestion and other gastric issues.