Poses

Stress

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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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  Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )

  This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.

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  Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

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

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  Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

  Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

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  Dolphin Pose

  A nice shoulder-opening. Also strengthens the core, arms, and legs.

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  Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose)

  A cross between Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog. This pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.

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  Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)

  This pose is also commonly called Forearm or Elbow Balance.

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  Pasasana (Noose Pose)

  In the full pose the arms are wrapped around the squatting legs and the hands are clasped behind the back, forming a "noose."

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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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  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

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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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  Savasana (Corpse Pose)

  Savasana is a pose of total relaxation--making it one of the most challenging asanas.

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  Dolphin Plank Pose

  A modification of Plank Pose, Dolphin Plank Pose strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

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  Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

  Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

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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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  Agnistambhasana (Fire Log Pose)

  Stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.

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  Halasana (Plow Pose)

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

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  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.