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Standing Yoga Poses |
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Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose) |
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* strengthens the shoulders, arms, thighs, legs and ankles
* stretches the groins, thighs, and ankles
* expands the chest, lungs and shoulders
* stimulates abdominal organs and digestion
* increases stamina and endurance
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Vrksasana (Tree Pose) |
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* stretches inner thighs, groin, shoulders
* strengthens thighs, calves, core, foot muscles and posture
* calms and relaxes mind (central nervous system)
* develops balance and mind/body awareness... |
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Garudasana (Eagle Pose) |
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* strengthens thighs, ankles and calves
* stretchs hips, calves and ankles
* stretches shoulders arms, and upper back
* develops focus and concentration
* improves balance and coordination... |
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Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I) |
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* strengthens the shoulders, arms, thighs, ankles and the muscles of the back
* expands the chest, lungs and shoulders
* stretches the hip flexors, abdomen, and ankles
* develops stamina and endurance in thighs and core musc... |
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Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III) |
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* strengthens back, leg, shoulder, and arm muscles
* stretches hamstrings and outer thighs
* expands the chest, lungs and shoulders
* improves memory and concentration (dharama)
* improves core awareness, posture, bal... |
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Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) |
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*strengthens thighs, hips, knees, and ankles
*stretches the groin, back, spine, waist, ankles, lungs (intercostals) and shoulders
*massages and stimulates abdominal organs
*increases endurance and stamina... |
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Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) |
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∗ Expands chest and shoulders
∗ Increases mobility of hip joints
∗ Increases neck mobility
∗ Stretches spinal muscles
∗ Strengthens and tones muscles of the thighs
∗ Stretches cal... |
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Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) |
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∗ Expands chest and shoulders
∗ Increases mobility of hip joints
∗ Increases neck mobility
∗ Lengthens spinal muscles
∗ Strengthens and tones muscles of the thighs and calves
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Utkatasana (Chair Pose) |
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∗ Strengthens the hip flexor muscles: rectus femoris, psoas
∗ Strengthens the quadriceps in the front of the thighs, hamstrings in the back of the thighs, adductor muscles of the inner thighs, gluteus muscles of the hip
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