Poses

Hands/Fingers

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  Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

  This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.

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  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

  One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

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  Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)

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

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  Plank Pose

  Plank Pose is a good precursor to more challenging arm balances.

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  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

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

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  Bakasana (Crane Pose)

  A compact arm balance, Crane Pose tones and strengthens the abdominal organs and arms.

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  Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

  Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

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  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.

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  Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal)

  Practicing Anjali Mudra is an excellent way to induce a meditative state of awareness.

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  Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

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