Benefits include:
•    Stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
•    Stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; shoulders, chest, and spine
•    Stimulates the abdominal organs
•    Helps relieve stress
•    Improves digestion
•    Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
•    Relieves backache, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
•    Therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, infertility, neck pain, osteoporosis, and sciatica
Use caution if you suffer from low blood pressure, have a heart condition, or have neck problems.

Stand with the feet together and the arms by your sides.  Separate the feet slightly further than shoulder distance apart.  Inhale and raise both arms straight out from the shoulders parallel to the floor with the palms facing down.

Exhale slowly while turning the torso to the left, bend at the waist and bring the right hand down to the left ankle. The palm of the right hand is placed along the outside of the left ankle. The left arm should be extended upward. Both legs and arms are kept straight without bending the knees and elbows.

Turn the head upward to the left and gaze up at the fingertips of the left hand. Inhale and return to a standing position with the arms outstretched.  Hold this position for the duration of the exhaled breath. Exhale and repeat on the opposite side.

The triangle pose is basically doing slow toe touches while concentrating on your breathing and stretching your body.

“Hot yoga” is characterized by a series of yoga poses which is done in a heated room. The room where you perform the exercise is kept at a temperature of 95-100 degrees. This kind of exercise gives off a lot of perspiration during a session.

Hot yoga is advantageous because it cleanses your body and gets rid of the toxins inside your body. Since is makes your body warm, the more flexible it gets.

Think of it as your own personal sauna – your body generates heat, which helps all your systems to work better, and you release toxins as well.

If you are going to practice hot yoga, you should be ready with your clothing. The clothes you should wear should be appropriate. You can wear shorts during the session.

Wearing of shorts allows your skin to breathe and give off heat.

If you are taking hot yoga sessions, make sure that you drink a lot of water – bring a large water bottle with you, and drink regularly during the class, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

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