[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-extended-side-angle-and-salutation-seal-poses\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-extended-side-angle-and-salutation-seal-poses\/","headline":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Extended Side Angle and Salutation Seal Poses","name":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Extended Side Angle and Salutation Seal Poses","description":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Revolved Side Angle\u00a0stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This\u00a0pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.\n\nThis 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.","datePublished":"2018-05-08","dateModified":"2020-05-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/#Person","name":"Miguel Vallve","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"YouVeda","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","width":190,"height":51}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Salutation-Seal.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Salutation-Seal.png","height":820,"width":820},"url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-extended-side-angle-and-salutation-seal-poses\/","about":["Guided Yoga","Knowledge Center"],"wordCount":375,"articleBody":"Reading Time:  2 minutesTwo poses for today are Revolved Extended Side Angle and Salutation SealRevolved Extended Side Angle and Salutation Seal PosesRevolved Extended Side Angle PoseRevolved Side Angle\u00a0stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This\u00a0pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.StepsFrom Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), with your legs in a Warrior Stance and arms in a capital \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcT\u00e2\u20ac&#x2122;, inhale to prepareExhale, reach your front hand forward and hinge your torso slightly forwardRest your forearm on top or slightly inside of your front thighExtend your top arm up towards the sky, fingers pointing above youStack your shoulders on top of each otherOption to reach your top arm up overhead, wrapping your bicep around your ear with your fingers reaching towards the front of your spaceBenefitsImproves flexibilityStrengthens legs and coreImproves digestionStretches the groin, chest, and shouldersSalutation Seal Yoga PoseThis 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.The Salutation or the Anjali Mudra can be done in a standing or sitting poseFirst, inhale while bringing your palms together and rest your thumbs lightly on your breast bone (sternum) in the centerNext press your palms and fingers firmly and evenly together. Realize that one hand tends to be dominant, (if you are right-handed, your right hand will be stronger and the same if you are left hand, your left hand will dominate).If there is an imbalance of strength, then adjust the pressure toward equal sensation.Bow your head just slightly and draw your neck toward the center of your head.Lift your sternum pressing toward your thumbs and down along the back of your upper arms all the way to your armpits to make your elbows hang heavy downward.BenefitsReduces stress and anxietyCalms the brainCreates flexibility in the hands, fingers, wrists, and armsOpens the heart"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Extended Side Angle and Salutation Seal Poses","item":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-extended-side-angle-and-salutation-seal-poses\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]