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Reading Time: 2 minutes Today’s Poses – Standing Forward Bend and Tree Poses Standing Forward Bend and Tree Poses Standing Forward Bend Standing Forward Bend will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind. Steps From Mountain pose exhale forward hinging at the hips. Bend the knees enough to bring the palms flat to the floor and the head pressed against the knees. Feel …

Reading Time: 3 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.

Upward Salute is a natural way to stretch the whole body, often done automatically after sleeping or sitting for long periods. Standing up and reaching the arms overhead awakens the body from toes to fingertips, providing a boost of energy. It’s a simple way to feel rejuvenated!

Reading Time: 2 minutes Boat Pose and Reclining Bound Angle Pose relieve tension and lethargy while strengthening your muscles. Try these poses with Guided Yoga from YouVeda.

Reclining Bound Angle Pose is a deeply relaxing yoga position that is recommended for students of all levels.

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.

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.

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Cobra Pose is a reclining back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. It is commonly performed in a cycle of asanas in Surya Namaskar.

Extended Triangle pose stretches the legs, groins, hips, shoulders, chest, and spine, and strengthens the feet, ankles, and legs. Practicing an Extended Triangle pose can stimulate the abdominal organs, aiding with digestion, and may help to alleviate stress and anxiety.

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.

The Half Moon Pose strengthens the thighs, ankles, abdomen, and buttocks. It opens the chest, shoulders, and torso while lengthening the spine.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Revolved Side Angle stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.

Sphinx Pose is a gentle back bending posture that can be practiced either actively or passively.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 Poses – Dynamic Variations increase your ability to concentrate. As you hone your gaze, you direct your mind clearly and with intention. Distractions disappear and your energy becomes powerful and focused.

Reading Time: 2 minutes To bring a sense of freshness back to your practice, try taking a new approach to Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III). It’s a pose that challenges your body with both backward- and forward-bending elements. It also builds power and grounding in the legs while offering chances for lightness and play/

Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend is a calming forward bend that stretches the hamstrings and back.
There are several arm variations and other modifications available, making this a suitable pose for yoga students of all levels!

Reading Time: 2 minutes Virasana or Hero Pose is a balm for tired legs at the end of the day, as well as an alternative to Lotus for seated meditation.

Heron Pose is a seated posture that requires a single leg to be extended into the air with the support of both arms. This posture lends to an incredible stretch to the hamstrings, as well as the other muscle groups across the legs.