Kapalabhati Asana

Kapalabhati is a breathing technique used specifically for cleansing. If you have a lot of mucus in the air passages or feel tension and blockages in the chest it is often helpful to breathe quickly.

Sukhasana Asana (Easy Pose)

This is one of the classic meditative poses and is usually performed after doing the Shavasana (Corpse Pose). The Sukhasana helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.

Bidalasana Asana (Cat Pose)

The Bidalasana teaches you to initiate movement from your center and to coordinate your movement and breath. These are two of the most important themes in Yoga practice. Keep in mind that the Bidalasana may not be advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or injury.

Vajrasana Asana (Cat Stretch Pose)

A deep backbend, this yoga position strengthens the muscles of the torso. Exercise with this pose for several rounds to bring heat and flexibility to the spine, releasing toxins and stimulating the internal organs.

Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward facing Dog Pose)

The Adho Mukha Shvanasana improves flexibility of your spine, stretches the hips and middle and lower back, rejuvenates the body, and helps in preventing back problems. Take note that this Yoga pose should not be performed if you have serious back pain or injury.

Ardha Matsyendrasana Asana (Half Spinal Twist)

If done properly, the Ardha Matsyendrasana lengthens and strengthens the spine. It is also beneficial for your liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands. Practice this Yoga Pose under the supervision of a Yoga instructor. This yoga position works by massaging and stimulating the internal organs. Its therapeutic affect relieves constipation and dyspepsia and also cleanses the liver and kidneys.

Bhujangasana Asana (Cobra Pose)

The Bhujangasana is a great exercise for people with lower back aches. This posture decreases stiffness in the lower back, enlarges the chest, and strengthens the arms and shoulders. It also stimulates digestion by invigorating the internal organs.

Salabhasana Asana (Locust Pose)

If the Bhujangasana works mainly on the upper back, the Locust pose targets the lower part. This posture also strengthens the abdominal area, arms, and legs. Another thing that makes it different from many poses is that it entails rapid movement.

Pavanamuktasana Asana (Wind Relieving Pose)

The term Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit word `pavana` which means air or wind and `mukta` which means freedom or release. The Pavanamuktasana works mainly on the digestive system. Specifically, it helps in eliminating excess gas in the stomach.

Shavasana Asana (Corpse Yoga Pose)

A yoga pose for complete relaxation is challenging first with the mind. Yoga practice usually includes this position near the beginning or end of asana practice, as therapy for fear, hypertension, insomnia, and even psychosis. While it looks deceptively simple, it is actually difficult to perform.

By Deeksha Ahuja