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Reading Time: 2 minutes The fish pose, if carried out in the water, allows the body to float quite easily like that of a fish; hence the name.

Four-limbed staff pose is frequently practiced as part of the traditional Sun Salutation sequence.

Reading Time: 2 minutes The supine hamstring stretch, or towel hamstring stretch, is an easy-on-the-back addition to a sciatica relief exercise regimen.

The two-knee spinal twist pose is a restorative posture that encourages mobility and movement throughout the spine and entire back while improving digestion and stimulating self-esteem and confidence.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Balasana is the Sanskrit word for Child’s Pose.

Halasana or Plough pose is an inverted asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Legs Up the Wall Pose (or Viparita Karani) is a restorative yoga posture that allows the mind and the body to relax, relieving stress and tension.

The Eagle’s agility and sharpness of mind and the balancing of the wind by both wings in action are all mimicked by this unique pose.

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Channel Cleaning Breathing – Alternate Nostril Breathing cleans your channels and reduces stress. Try breathing exercises with Guided Yoga from YouVeda.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Long deep breathing is one of the most common ways to breathe. This type of breathing is done by using the full capacity of the lungs in both the inhalation and the exhalation. This is done slowly without rushing the breath. Normally, long deep breathing is done through the nose because it aids in breath control. However, it can be performed through the mouth as well.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Camel Pose is a backbend that stretches the whole front of the body. It is performed on the knees and is often used as preparation for deeper backbends.

A Hatha Yoga posture, Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose) is a wonderful grounding position that leads to the creation of a serene place for delving into a meditation state that involves deep, relaxed breaths coordinated with the leg movements.

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bharadwaja’s Twist and Big Toe Pose strengthen the legs and ankles, stretch the backs of the legs, and improve balance. Try these poses with Guided Yoga from YouVeda.

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.