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Reading Time: < 1 minute Nadi Shodhana commonly referred to as alternate nostril breathing, is a simple but highly effective practice that cultivates a feeling of centered calm in the mind and body. It is clinically shown to have a beneficial effect on several cardiovascular parameters, harmonize the hemispheres of the brain, as well as the nervous system.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cobra Pose resembles a serpent with its hood raised.

The Corpse pose gets its name from the recumbent posture of a dead body. It is a position of rest, and is usually practiced towards the end of a yoga session – a session that typically begins with activity and ends in rest; a space or pause when deep healing can take place.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dolphin Plank Pose is an intermediate level rejuvenating yoga posture that helps tones the abdominal muscles. It is a variation of the Dolphin Pose.

A seated yoga posture, Gomukhasana can be performed along with a set of different seated asanas. It helps stretch the arms, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Requiring the practitioner to sit erectly, it also enhances one’s posture.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Two poses for today are Salutation Seal and Extended Puppy Poses Salutation Seal and Extended Puppy Poses Salutation Seal Yoga Pose This Salutation Seal pose, also known as Anjali Mudra, is an excellent way to encourage a meditative state of awareness. Start your practice by sitting for 5 minutes. This hand position can also be used as you are standing …

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.”

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

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Four Limbed Staff pose is frequently practiced as part of the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation pose. 

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Uddiyana Bandha is practiced by pulling the abdomen inwards after exhalation and holding the breath outside. The abdominal muscles press the organs in the abdomen against the wall behind the organ, next to the spinal column.

Half Lord of the Fishes pose energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Head to Knee Forward Bend and Legs up the Wall Pose strengthen the leg muscles and loosen the joints of legs and arms. Try these poses with Guided Yoga Series from YouVeda.

Reading Time: 2 minutes A high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner’s pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.

The intense side stretch pose helps with mobility in the hip flexors and the feet.

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.

This Salutation Seal pose, also known as Anjali Mudra, is an excellent way to encourage a meditative state of awareness. Start your practice by sitting for 5 minutes. This hand position can also be used as you are standing prior to beginning the Sun Salutation sequence.