This is an asana that replicates the poised and steady posture of a tree. This pose is primarily a balancing pose that helps us enhance our sense of balance physically as well as mentally.
Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Sarvangasana is specifically known for bringing a strong sense of balance, harmony, and peace of mind. It calms the nervous system down and makes us feel relaxed and re-energized. It’s even associated with miraculous anti-aging benefits.
Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)
Sirsasana is particularly known for its calming effect on the mind. It relieves stress and anxiety and can even cure mild depression. It is one of those asanas which is known to activate your pineal and pituitary glands. Practicing this asana regularly instills a powerful sense of balance and coordination into your system.
Standing Split (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)
This asana is very effective for weight loss. It tones and strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, quads, thighs, calf muscles, and ankles. It also engages the lower back, abdomen, chest, and diaphragm, instilling spinal flexibility, and agility.
Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)
This asana lengthens the spine making it more strong and flexible. It works on the core muscles, hamstrings, glutes, thighs, calves, ankles, and the neck muscles as well. It can be used as an effective warm-up exercise to stretch the spine, hamstrings, glutes, thighs, and calf muscles.