Possibly the most recognized asana in the world of yoga, Adho Mukha Svanasana (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) is a full-body stretch that rejuvenates the body, mind, and spirit. Mastering this pose allows us to explore a range of advanced yoga asanas, especially yoga inversions like Headstands.
Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)
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.
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.
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Balasana (Bālāsana) or Child’s Pose is a relaxing pose, which is commonly practiced as a resting pose in between more advanced asanas during a yoga session. It instantly calms the mind and relaxes the neck, back, and torso by providing a nourishing, gentle stretch throughout the body.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
This asana increases the flexibility of the spine, opens up the chest and shoulders, and gently stimulates the lungs, vital organs, and digestive system. Bhujangasana increases the blood circulation, generating heat in the system which helps build immunity and core strength.