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Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend - Upavistha Konasana
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Upavistha Konasana is a good preparation for most of the seated forward bends and twists, as well as the wide-leg standing poses.
Benefits include:
Stretches the insides and backs of the legs
Stimulates the abdominal organs
Strengthens the spine
Calms the brain
Releases groins
Use caution with this exercise if you have a lower back injury.

Sit with your legs extended out in […]
Yoga asana: Bound Angle Pose - Baddha Konasana
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Bound Angle Pose, also called Cobbler’s Pose after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers, is an excellent groin and hip-opener.
Benefits include:
Stimulates abdominal organs, ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and kidneys
Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation
Stretches the inner thighs, groins, and knees
Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety, and fatigue
Soothes menstrual discomfort […]
Seated Forward Bend – Paschimottanasana
Sunday, May 4th, 2008Literally translated as “intense stretch of the west,” Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.
Benefits include:
Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings
Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
Improves digestion
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort
Soothes headache and anxiety and reduces fatigue
Therapeutic for high blood pressure, infertility, […]
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