A dozen Asanas & their benefits (Part II)
Locust Pose – Shalabhasana
Shalabhasana is an intense backbend posture that supports building muscles in the lower back and stretches the entire back.
The Asana also strengthens pelvic organs, legs, hip joints, and arms
Due to the breath-triggered movements onto the stomach, you will feel massage and stimulation of your inner organs.
The posture may relieve pain in the sacral and lumbar regions of the spine
The bladder and the prostate glands also benefit from this asana and remain healthy
Triangle Pose – Trikonasana
Trikonasana stretches and strengthens the legs’ ligaments, muscles, and the entire body’s side.
This asana relieves backaches, and neck pains, strengthens the ankles, and develops the chest.
Hands to feet pose – Pada Hastasana
Mach es besonders
Beautiful stretch to the entire backside of the body, from the head to the ankles
Pada Hastasana provides the hamstrings with an intense stretch
The head is below the heart, which supports a better flow of fresh blood to the brain
The asana tones the abdominal organs and supports the production of digestive fluids
Thus who suffer from bloating sensations or other gastric problems will benefit from Pada Hastasana due to the massing effects
Helps with nasal and throat diseases
Bow Pose – Dhanurasana
Dhanurnasana brings a nice stretch to the back, from the neck to the tailbone.
It stretches your abdomen, chest, shoulders, front of your hips (hip flexors), and the front of your thighs (quadriceps).
It brings elasticity to the spine and tones the abdominal organs
It also opens the chest & shoulders, which benefits and deepens the breath
Bow Pose also improves posture and counteracts the effects of sitting for extended periods
Bow Pose strengthens your back muscles, the back of your thighs, and your glutes
Half Spinal Twist – Ardha Matsyendrasana
This asana gives a lateral stretch to the entire spinal column, stimulating the spinal nerves and the nervous system and restoring the natural alignments of the spine.
Ardha Mtsyendrasana relieves pain in the lumbago region, the hips, the shoulders, and the shoulder joints.
The Asana strengthens the neck muscles.
It may reduce the size of the stomach & tone the muscles in the lower belly.
The seated twist position of the Half Lord of the Fishes Poses massages your internal organs, which helps you get rid of all the toxins from your body. Your toxin-free body then regulates the circulatory and digestive systems, helping you sleep better.
The seated twist pose is also a good remedy to avoid constipation.
Crow Pose – Kakasana
Kakasana, the first step before going into Bakasana (Crane Pose)
The arm balance generates control over your body & mind.
A great exercise to strengthen the arms, wrists, shoulders, and the abdomen
