Category: Twist
Difficulty: Beginner
Benefits: Stretches the back muscles and spine. Stimulates the kidneys, abdominal organs, urinary bladders and intestines. Releases stress. If the knee is straightened, it stretches the hamstrings and strengthens the legs.
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Warrior I (Varabhadrasana I)
Category: Standing
Difficulty: Beginner
Benefits: Stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, neck, belly and groin (psoas). Strengthens the shoulders, arms and back muscles. Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves and ankles. -
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
Category: Standing
Difficulty: Beginner
Benefits: Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles. Stretches the groin, chest, lungs, and shoulders. Stimulates abdominal organs. Increases stamina. Relieves backaches, especially through second trimester of pregnancy. Therapeutic for carpal tunnel ... -
Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)
Category: Standing
Difficulty: Expert
Benefits: Strengthens the ankles and legs. Strengthens the shoulders and muscles of the back. Tones the abdomen. Improves balance and posture.
