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Ratha Charya Asana Kona Asana

Nataraj Asana Nava Asana

Padma Asana Trikona Asana Vashishta Asana

Dwi Janu Shirsha Asana Hasta Pada Asana Matsyendra Asana

Hala Asana Stambham Asana Mehru Asana

Chakra Asana Sharabha Asana Veera Asana

Paschimottan Asana Kokila

 Menstruation

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

The torso and legs represent the body of the bow, and the arms the string.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

For this pose you can pad your knees and shins with a thickly folded blanket.

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

It is said that if you perform this pose in water, you will be able to float like a fish.

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

The ultimate yoga pose, Padmasana requires open hips and consistent practice.

Pasasana (Noose Pose)

In the full pose the arms are wrapped around the squatting legs and the hands are clasped
behind the back, forming a "noose."

Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)

Intensifies the stretch in the thighs and ankles of its upright version.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

Agnistambhasana (Fire Log Pose)

Stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main
culprit of sciatic pain.

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

This twist energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire.

Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)

A forward bend for all levels of students, Janu Sirsasana is also a spinal twist.

Marichyasana III (Marichi's Pose)

Marichi's Pose is sometimes called the Sage's Pose.
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)
Provides relief from backache and stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

Paschimottanasana can help a distracted