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Reading Time: 3 minutes Extended Side Angle Pose — Utthita Parsvakonasana — is a standing yoga pose that utilizes all of the muscles in the body.  There are several variations of the pose to accommodate various levels of flexibility. It’s usually simply referred to as “Parsvakonasana,” or “Side Angle Pose.”

The fish pose, if carried out in the water, allows the body to float quite easily like that of a fish; hence the name.

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Four Limbed Staff pose is frequently practiced as part of the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation pose. 

Full Boat Pose is a balance-oriented yoga pose that strengthens the core and hip flexors. This pose also helps stretch the hamstrings and spine, as well as stimulate the thyroid and kidneys.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Uddiyana Bandha is practiced by pulling the abdomen inwards after exhalation and holding the breath outside. The abdominal muscles press the organs in the abdomen against the wall behind the organ, next to the spinal column.

Half Lord of the Fishes pose energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Head to Knee Forward Bend and Legs up the Wall Pose strengthen the leg muscles and loosen the joints of legs and arms. Try these poses with Guided Yoga Series from YouVeda.

Reading Time: 2 minutes A high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner’s pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.

The intense side stretch pose helps with mobility in the hip flexors and the feet.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Revolved Side Angle stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.

This Salutation Seal pose, also known as Anjali Mudra, is an excellent way to encourage a meditative state of awareness. Start your practice by sitting for 5 minutes. This hand position can also be used as you are standing prior to beginning the Sun Salutation sequence.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Dandasana is the basic plank posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit word danda which means “stick” or “staff” and asana which means “posture” or “seat.”

Sphinx Pose is a gentle back bending posture that can be practiced either actively or passively.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Standing Forward Bend will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

The upward-facing dog is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, wrists, and spine. It also stretches the back and relieves the body of lower backache.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Upward Salute is a natural way to stretch the whole body, often done automatically after sleeping or sitting for long periods. Standing up and reaching the arms overhead awakens the body from toes to fingertips, providing a boost of energy. It’s a simple way to feel rejuvenated!

The Tree Pose replicates the graceful, steady stance of a tree. Unlike most yoga poses, the Tree Pose requires keeping our eyes open in order to maintain body balance.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Warrior 1 Variation and Reverse Warrior helps with mobility in the hips and stretches the inner thighs. Try these poses with Guided Yoga from YouVeda