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Hands/Fingers

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)

The challenging yoga push-up frequently practiced as part of the traditional Sun Salutation sequence.
Plank Pose

Plank Pose is a good precursor to more challenging arm balances.
Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.

Bakasana (Crane Pose)

A compact arm balance, Crane Pose tones and strengthens the abdominal organs and arms.
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.
Simhasana (Lion Pose)

In this seated pose, you can kneel on a folded blanket to pad the knees, shins, ankles, and the tops of the feet.
Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal)

Practicing Anjali Mudra is an excellent way to induce a meditative state of awareness.
Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.