poses: Intermediate
Downward Facing Dog
(Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Benefits:
Physical: Opens
shoulders, chest, and backs of legs; strengthens upper body and thighs;
elongates spine and sides of core; strengthens abs
Emotional: Energizes, reduces fatigue
Rx for: Fatigue, improves mental alertness
Dolphin Pose
(Adho Mukha Svanasana variation)
Benefits:
Physical: Strengthens arms; builds shoulder and upper-body strength
Emotional: Energizing
Rx For: Lack of focus
Lying Big Toe Pose
(Supta Padangusthasana)
Benefits:
Physical: Stretches hamstrings; opens legs and hip joints; releases lower back
Emotional: Patience
Rx For: Tight hamstrings
L-Seat
Benefits:
Physical: Strengthens abs, wrists, arms
Emotional: Improves concentration
Rx For: Endurance
Twisting Warrior
Benefits:
Physical: Massages abdominal organs to help digestion; strengthens thighs, ankles, legs, back, shoulders; opens chest; improves balance and posture
Emotional: Focus
Rx For: Creating flexibility
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