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Side Angle Pose Yoga, Parsvakonasana, Pregnancy, Benefits

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Parsvakonasana Begin with legs wide apart on the mat. Turn left foot in 60 degrees, and extend right foot out straight. Bend right knee to about a 90 degree angle, bring arm and elbow either down to the right knee or down to the outside of the right ankle. Extend left arm up over head, pinky pointing down. Reverse. Benefits Side Angle Pose Builds stamina. Good for toning ankles, knees and thighs. Develops the chest and opens the shoulders. What it looks like Traveling up and down hills, going places, … Continue reading →

Seated Twist Yoga Pose, Abs Exercise, Benefits, Stretch

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Ardha Matsydendrasana I Begin seated with legs extended. Bend left knee and place foot over the opposite leg. Bring opposite foot in toward buttocks. Cross right elbow to left knee and leverage back. Reverse. Benefits Stretches neck muscles. Tones the internal organs. Good for the spine and shoulders. Releases toxins. What it looks like A pretzel, a mixed–up professor, looking this way and that way.

Rainbow Pose Yoga

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Urdva Dhanurasana Rabbit Pose Place hands behind shoulders before pressing up into bridge pose. Come up onto head, draw shoulders on to back, curl under, then press up with hands into full pose. Benefits Good for rounded shoulders and back. Aids respiration. Improves energy. Opens heart. Strengthens arms, shoulders and wrists. Makes back flexible. What it looks like Rainbow Pose A wheel, a rainbow, a tunnel, a magic portal through an invisible door in the wall.

Rabbit Pose Yoga Benefits, Hatha Yoga, Kids Pose, Sasangasana, Modifications

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Begin in table position. Place hands on ankles, then arch the back and tuck head under. Place gentle weight on head. Benefits Stretches the back, arms and neck. What it looks like A rabbit, a butter ball, a bomb, a seed.

Pigeon Pose Yoga Benefits, Beginners, Knee Pain

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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana prep Begin in table position. Bring one knee forward and extend back leg out, activate back leg. Extend up. Bow forward. Switch sides. Benefits Opens the hips. Stretches the legs. Opens the heart. What it looks like Someone crawling on the ground, a seal, a pigeon, ice skating.

Head to Knee Pose Yoga Benefits, Stretching Pose, Forward Bend Pose Yoga, Janu Sirsasana

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Janu Shirsasana Begin sitting and bring one bent knee in and extend other leg out. Draw in with the inner thighs and extend out through the feet. Extend forward and bring chest to thigh. Benefits Stretches and strengthens hamstrings. Tones kidneys and liver. Heart is at rest. What it looks like Branches, an arrow.

Lotus Pose Yoga For Beginners, Benefits, Padmasana, Muscles

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Padmasana Seated, lift each foot and cross onto each thigh. Try both sides. Benefits Helps with relaxation and calms the mind. Opens the hips. What it looks like Lotus, any flower, a fairy, a meditating Genie.

Hero Pose Yoga for Ankle Pain, Knee Pain, Virasana, Benefits

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Virasana and Supta Virasana Begin by kneeling. Bring legs and feet slightly out to the side of the leg, toes pointing straight back, then gently sit back as far as comfortable. Make ankles and toes active. Benefits Removes fatigue. Stretches quads and thighs. Relieves stomach problems. Calms the mind. Encourages deep Hero Pose breathing and a rested heart. Good for the knees. Opens the chest. What it looks like Somebody who is tired and wants to take a nap, a frog king, a smiling fish, a heart.

Handstands Yoga Pose for Beginners, Benefits

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Kids love to do handstands! Emphasize that this is NOT a HEADSTAND. These poses give kids confidence to do something that they usually don’t do and the confidence to be in a situation where things may be turned upside down. Start with an L handstand. They won’t be able to be at an L, and their legs will be high on the wall. Over time their arms, tummies and legs will build up strength. For regular handstands, children usually can’t get themselves up. Big kids can kick up, or may need … Continue reading →

Half Moon Pose Yoga With Hands to Feet Pose, Benefits, Ardha Chandrasana

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Ardha chandrasana From triangle pose, bend right knee and take a small step with left foot. Balance on right foot, extend left leg out. Right hand is on the floor, left hand extends upward. Try looking at fingertips. Half–Moon Pose Benefits Good for legs and lower spine. Strengthens core. Develops balance. Opens pelvis. What it looks like A moon, a wheel, a merry go round, scissors.