Full Boat Pose

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Guided Yoga: Full boat and Bow Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Full Boat Pose is a balance-oriented yoga pose that strengthens the core and hip flexors. This pose also helps stretch the hamstrings and spine, as well as stimulate the thyroid and kidneys.

Bow Pose Dhanurasana has been named after the shape the body takes while performing it – that of a bow. Dhanu means bow; Asana means posture or pose.

Extended Side Angle Pose

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Guided Yoga: Downward Dog and Extended Side Angle Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes Extended Side Angle Pose — Utthita Parsvakonasana — is a standing yoga pose that utilizes all of the muscles in the body.  There are several variations of the pose to accommodate various levels of flexibility. It’s usually simply referred to as “Parsvakonasana,” or “Side Angle Pose.”

Adho mukha svanasana posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and with all its benefits, one should include it as a part of daily yoga practice.

Fish Pose

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Guided Yoga: Fish and Extended Triangle Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Two poses for today are Fish and Extended Triangle Poses Fish and Extended Triangle Poses Fish Pose – Matsyasana The fish pose, if carried out in the water, allows the body to float quite easily like that of a fish; hence the name. Steps Lie on your back. Your feet are together and hands relaxed alongside the body. Place the …

Reclining Twist

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Guided Yoga: Head to knee forward bend and Reclining Twist

Reading Time: 3 minutes Two poses for today are Head to knee forward bend and Reclining Twist Head to knee forward bend and Reclining Twist Head to knee forward bend Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) is an excellent stretch to relieve tight hamstrings, the muscles in the back of your thighs. If you tend to dislike doing a seated forward bend with both legs straight, this …

Cow-Pose

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Guided Yoga: Cat Pose and Cow Pose

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cat-Cow Yoga Pose – Cat Pose is often paired with Cow Pose as a gentle warm-up sequence. When practiced together, the poses help to stretch the body and prepare it for other activities.

Triangle Pose

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Guided Yoga: Triangle Pose and Bridge Pose

Reading Time: 3 minutes Extended Triangle Pose is a standing yoga pose that tones the legs, reduces stress, and increases stability. 

The Bridge Pose stretches the chest, neck, and spine as well as the reproductive and digestive organs. It calms the mind and boosts mood, helping with anxiety, fatigue, and depression.