Uttanasana Feet fist–width apart, bending over at the hips and hands touching the floor. Make feet, ankles, knees and legs strong. Benefits Forward Bend Good for concentration, removing fatigue. Good for stomach, liver, kidneys and heart. Stretches the hamstrings. What it looks like A folding chair, a sleeping praying mantis.
Matsyasana Sit on hands, preferably palms facing down. Legs are extended. Drop elbows down to floor and arch back. Slide back enough so that head will touch the floor. Benefits Good for the abdominal organs. What it looks like A fish, a sleeping mermaid.
Ustrasana Kneeling with toes curved under or flat on the floor, place hands on hips. Extend and lift the spine as you arch the back. Drop the hands back onto the heels, press the hips forward, tuck tailbone. Benefits Develops hamstrings and inner thighs. Calms the mind and removes fatigue. Removes stiffness in neck and shoulders. What it looks like Camel Pose A tunnel, a mountain, going down a well to fetch water, any pose when a heart–opening realization occurs.
