Poses

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  Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja's Twist)

  This gentle twist is a tonic for the spine and the abdominal organs.

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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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  Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

  Abdominal and deep hip flexor strengthener, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone.

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  Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)

  A forward bend for all levels of students, Janu Sirsasana is also a spinal twist.

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  Halasana (Plow Pose)

  Plow Pose reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.

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  Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)

  Provides relief from backache and stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.

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  Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)

  Usually a counterpose to Trikonasana. Also a preparation for seated forward bends and twists.

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  Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)

  This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.

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  Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)

  Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.

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  Balasana (Child's Pose)

  Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.

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  Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

  Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

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  Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

  Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

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  Marichyasana III (Marichi's Pose)

  Marichi's Pose is sometimes called the Sage's Pose.

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  Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)

  Marichi is the Vedic Adam, and the "father" of humanity.

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  Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)

  There are two interpretations of the Sanskrit Janu Sirsasana, Head-to-Knee and Head-of-the-Knee. The former emphasizes the forward bend. The latter refers to the "head" of the bent knee that you use press away from you to assist the forward bend.

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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

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