Halasana powerfully strengthens the neck, shoulders, abdominal area, and spine. It strengthens and tones the legs as well, especially the hamstrings and thighs.
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Plank Pose (Kumbhakasana)
This pose is great for building core strength. It strengthens the chest, shoulders, arms, back, and abdominal muscles. It prepares us for all the advanced asanas that require a strong core and strength in the upper body.
Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)
Kapotasana is a deep backbend that gives a rejuvenating stretch to the spine, chest, abdomen, neck, pelvic region, thighs, knees, and ankles.
Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)
Mayurasana is an advanced arm-balancing pose in which the entire weight of the body is borne by the wrists, forearms, and palms. It requires a sufficient amount of balancing skills and strength in the forearms, spine, and wrists.
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II is an intense hip-opener which works on increasing the flexibility while allowing us to comfortably carry out a range of movements involving hip joints, which otherwise would have required a substantial amount of preparation in the form of strength training.