Supine Hamstring Stretch

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Guided Yoga: Supine Hamstring Stretch and Two Knee Twist Poses

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.

Legs Up the Wall Pose

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Guided Yoga: Legs up the wall and Eagle Poses

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.

Long Deep Breathing

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Guided Yoga: Long Deep Breathing

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.

Butterfly Pose

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Guided Yoga: Camel Pose and Butterfly Pose

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.

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 …