Z for "Zen pose" (Vajrasana)

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Vajrasana (Zen/Thunderbolt/Diamond pose) is good for people who are suffering from back ache. Meditation inn this pose is very relaxing. Sitting in this asana after having your food really speeds up the digestion process.

 

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Y for "Yoga Mudrasana"

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Yoga Mudrasana is the perfect symbol of yoga, or union. One shall find this to be a very powerful practice for internalizing the consciousness. The spine is stretched, providing a great release of tension particularly in the lumbar and cervical areas, while at the same time providing a toning effect upon the spinal nerves. The intra-abdominal pressure gives a great massage to the abdominal organs and helps stimulate peristalsis, while the position of the hands locked behind the back helps to open up the chest and expand the breathing capacity.

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X for "Xtended side angle pose" (Utthita Parsvakonasana)

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Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended side angle pose) improves balancing and digestion. Increases stamina and abdominal organs. This helps in stretching the shoulders, lungs, chest, spine and groins. It also helps strengthening the ankles and knees.

 

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W for "Warrior pose" (Virabhadrasana)

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Virabhadrasana II (Warrior pose II) strengthens and stretches the legs, ankles and feet. It stretches your hips, groins and shoulders. While it opens your chest and lungs, builds stamina and concentration. For pregnant women, helps relieve backaches and improves circulation and respiration.

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V for "Vrikshasana"

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Vrikshasana (Tree pose) leaves one in a state of rejuvenation. It stretches the legs, back and arms while bringing balance and equilibrium to mind. While it makes the legs strong it also opens the hips.

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U for "Ushtrasana"

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Ushtrasana (Camel pose) stretches the quadriceps and reduces fat across the thighs. While it opens the hip and stretches the abdominal region, helps improving digestion. It loosens the vertebrae  and stimulates the endocrine glands.

 

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T for "Trikonasana"

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Trikonasana (Triangle pose) improves the flexibility of the spine and corrects the alignment of the shoulders. While it relieves backache, gastritis, indigestion, acidity, flatulence, it massages and tones the pelvic organs, corrects the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

 

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S for "Sirsasana"

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Sirsasana (Head stand) is called of the King of the asanas. This pose helps bringing core stability and balancing of the limbs. The blood flow to the brain is maximum and helps in holding up a stress free brain functionality.

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R for "Rajakapotasana"

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Rajakapotasana (Royal pigeon pose) stretches the quadricepses and chest simultaneously. It also helps in crunching the spine stretching the ankles.

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Q for "Quad stretch pose" (Natarajasana)

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Natarajasana (Quad stretch pose/Lord of the dance pose) opens the ribs, hips and gives the best possible stretch for the quadricepses. It is also one of the best pose to increase balancing and stability.

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P for "Padmasana"

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Padmasana (Lotus pose) opens the hips, stretches the ankles and knees. One of the ideal pose for meditation and breathing practices while it helps in increasing awareness and concentration. While it helps in keeping up an erect spine, it eases menstrual discomfort as well. 

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O for "Open Chest pose" (Matsyasana)

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Matsyasana (Fish pose/Open chest pose) stretches and stimulates the organs of digestive and respiratory systems. While it relieves tension is the neck, shoulders and the throat area, it also stretches the muscles of the hips and rips. This pose is proven to have therapeutic benefits for asthma, rounded shoulders and many respiratory disorders. 

Read my earlier post on N for Navasana.

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N for "Navasana"

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Navasana (Boat pose) strengthens the abdominal muscles, the legs and the lower back. It relieves stress, improve digestion and aid the lower abdominal organs such as kidney, thyroid, prostate and intestines.

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M for "Mayurasana"

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Mayurasana (Peacock pose) strengthens the wrists, elbows and shoulders. It relieves digestive ailments and increases blood circulation throughout the abdominal organs. While it revitalizes the pancreas also supports the functionality of reproductive organs and sexual function.

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L for "Lolasana"

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Lolasana (Pendant pose) helps to strengthen wrists, tone arms and develop abdominal muscles along with back muscles.

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K for "Kurmasana"

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Kurmasana (Tortoise pose) helps in stretching one's back and legs while stretching the hamstrings. It improves the functioning of the digestive and respiratory systems and elongates the spine. Therapeutic benefits include increase in mental clarity and memory due to increased blood flow to the brain. 

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J for "Janu Sirsasana"

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Janu Sirsasana (Head to knee forward bend) stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings and groins. While it stimulates the liver and kidneys, it improves digestion and relieve symptoms of menopause in women. It relieves anxiety, fatigue and cures blood pressure, insomnia and sinusitis.

Read my earlier post on I for Inclined plank pose (Purvottanasana).

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I for "Inclined Plank pose" (Purvottanasana)

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Purvottanasana (Inclined Upward Plank pose) strengthens the triceps, wrists, back, and legs while stretching the shoulders, chest, and front ankles. It helps to free the mind to awaken thinking on new possibilities.

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H for "Halasana"

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Halasana (Plough pose) stretch the hamstrings, shoulders and spine. While it helps handling short term gastric troubles and digestion issues, also addresses long term issues like insomnia, sinus and infertility.

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G for "Garbha Pindasana"

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Garbha Pindasana (Womb/Embryo pose) is believed to help in a spiritual union between one's mind and soul. The abdomen remains shapely and slim due to total contraction during the posture. While giving intense toning to both upper and lower body, helps to cure all digestive disorders.

Read my earlier post on F for Firefly pose (Tittibhasana).

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