(Adho Mukha Svanasana) Counterpose Child’s Pose (Balasana) Drishti At the floor Between your feet Physical Benefits Improves digestion Relieves insomnia, menstrual and menopausal discomfort, and low back pain Strengthens the arms, legs, and torso Keep the inside creases of your elbows facing each other. Line up the creases of your wrists so they are parallel
(Tadasana) Drishti Forward Physical Benefits Aligns the spine Tones the abdominal muscles and buttocks Opens the chest Improves posture Strengthens the arches, ankles, knees, and thighs Mental Benefits Improves focus Develops willpower Reduces mild anxiety Make sure your knees face directly ahead; adjust your feet slightly if necessary. Hug your leg muscles to the bone
(Utthita Parsvakonasana) Counterpose Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) Drishti Upward Forward At the floor Physical Benefits Strengthens the ankles, calves, knees, and thighs Relieves symptoms of sciatica Opens the hips and groin Increases lung capacity Alleviates symptoms of arthritis Lengthens the spine Improves digestion Mental Benefits Builds focus Develops willpower Stimulates the mind Reduces stress
(Utthita Trikonasana) Counterpose Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) Drishti Upward Forward Down Physical Benefits Improves digestion and circulation Helps relieve menopausal discomfort Relieves symptoms of sciatica Stretches the arches, calves, hamstrings, and groin Opens the throat, chest, shoulders and hips Lengthens the spine Stabilizes and strengthens the legs and torso Increases muscular endurance Mental Benefits Builds
Yoga is the human quest for remembering our true nature, our deepest selves . Since the dawn of recorded time human beings have sought to transcend the human condition, to go beyond ordinary consciousness . Basic questions such as Who am I? and Why am I here? have driven mankind’s spiritual pursuits for millenia .