Dolphin Plank Pose

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Guided Yoga: Dolphin and Dolphin Plank Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.

Dolphin Plank Pose is an intermediate level rejuvenating yoga posture that helps tones the abdominal muscles. It is a variation of the Dolphin Pose.

Locust Yoga Pose

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Guided Yoga: Half Lord of the Fishes and Locust Pose

Reading Time: 2 minutes A good antidote for too much sitting and symptoms that come with overusing technology, half lord of the fishes pose has the ability to increase energy in the body while also stoking the digestive fire in your belly.

Salabhasana or Locust Pose effectively preps beginners for deeper backbends, strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms.

Staff Pose

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Guided Yoga: Marichi’s Pose and Staff Pose

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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

Staff Pose or Dandasana is the basic plank posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit word danda which means “stick” or “staff” and asana which means “posture” or “seat.” 

Tree Pose

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Guided Yoga: Standing Forward Bend and Tree Poses

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 …

Upward-facing-Dog

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Guided Yoga: Upward-Facing Dog and Upward Salute Poses

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!

Boat Pose

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Guided Yoga: Boat Pose and Reclining Bound Angle Pose

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.

Bow Pose

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Guided Yoga: Bow Pose and Camel Pose

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.

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Guided Yoga: Cobra and Extended Triangle Poses

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.

Extended Side Angle Pose

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Guided Yoga: Extended Side Angle and Half Moon poses

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.