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Forward Bends Yoga Poses |
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) |
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* stretches hips, hamstrings, and calves
* strengthens thighs and knees
* massages internal organs / improves digestion
* relaxes central nervous system/calms mind
* helps relieve stress
* reduces headache, fatig... |
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Balasana (Child Pose) |
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* gently stretches lower back, hips, thighs, knees, ankles
* relaxes spine, shoulders, neck
* increases blood circulation to the head reducing headaches
* massages internal organs
* calms the mind (central nervous system) ... |
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) |
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* elongates and releases tension from the spine
* stretches the hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands
* strengthens the arms, shoulders, and back
* improves mobility of digestive system
* mild inversion that calms the ner... |
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Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose) |
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* Stretches the spine, back muscles, hamstrings, and groins
* Massages and stimulates internal organs like the liver and kidneys
* Improves digestion and helps heal gastric ailments
* Calms the mind and central nervous system
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Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) |
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*stretches and expands adductor (inner thigh), groin and knee muscles
*stretches lower back and upper gluteal muscles (in forward bend variation)
*massages abdominal organs and improves digestive circulation
*helps reduce menstru... |
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Upavistha Konasana (Wide Seated Forward Bend) |
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∗ Stretches Adductor muscles of the groin
∗ Stretches Hamstring muscles
∗ Strengthens the supportive musculature of the spine
∗ Encourages activation of the core
∗ Traditionally thought to inc... |
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