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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Simhasana is named so as it resembles a roaring lion in its final pose. This asana requires the body and face to work towards invoking a lion’s intense roar. This is quite a comfortable asana that anyone can perform. Although it’s not a familiar pose, its benefits are very different from the other asanas. Take a look at what this asana has to offer.

Reading Time: 2 minutes The upward-facing dog is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, wrists, and spine. It also stretches the back and relieves the body of lower backache.

Marichi’s Pose is a fantastic stretch for the shoulder since it creates traction in the shoulder joint. You can either fold forward or twist back to deepen the shoulder opening

Reading Time: 3 minutes Today’s Poses: Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 Poses Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 Poses Warrior 1 Pose Virabhadra’s Pose is also known as the Warrior Pose (there are three variations of Warrior, of which this is customarily numbered I). It may seem strange to name a yoga pose after a warrior; after all, aren’t yogis known for their non-violent ways? …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Happy Baby Pose and Fire Log Pose stretch the outer hips, inner groins, chest, and shoulders, lengthening the spine, and releasing tension in the low back

Reading Time: 3 minutes Extended Side Angle Pose 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.

From lengthening the spine to stretching the legs to calming the mind, there’s a little bit of everything in this pose and is helpful for finding balance and stimulating digestion.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Seated Forward Bend is a classic pose from Hatha yoga. It gives the whole back of your body a good stretch, from your calves to your hamstrings (back of the thighs) to your spine.

Standing Forward Bend stretches and lengthens the hamstrings and calves. It is common to have tight hamstrings if you run or play a sport that involves lots of running. It is regarded as a relaxing and stress-relieving pose. Traditionally, it is said to help relieve insomnia.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Although there are other ways to enter Shoulderstand, coming from Plow Pose (Halasana) offers the best way for beginners to get their shoulders and back into alignment.

Uddiyana Bandha is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words Uddiyana(upward) and bandha (binding or lock or attachment to this world). It is called Upward Abdominal Lock in English.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Vajrasana (seated heart opener) yoga pose will open up your chest, shoulders, and abs. This increases the flexibility in your spine so that you will always feel refreshed and full of energy.

Seated Spinal Twist is a restorative yoga pose that promotes good digestion and encourages spinal mobility.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Cat-Cow Pose and Intestine Clearing Pose helps remove the stress in the body and enable intestinal cleansing. Learn these poses with the Guided Yoga Series.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Half Moon and Fish Yoga Pose help relieve tension in the neck and shoulders and provide relief from respiratory disorders by encouraging deep breathing.