• Rag Doll Pose

    Rag Doll pose or Uttanasana (pronounciation: oot-tun-AH-suh-nuh) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths. Benefits: Relieves stress. Stretches the ankles, calves, hamstrings and lower back. Releases tension in the neck and shoulders. Can help to alleviate lower back and neck pain. Relieves stress. Contraindications: Pregnancy Disclaimer: You are responsible for exercising within your limits and seeking attention…

  • Downward Facing Dog

    Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana (pronounciation Ah-doh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths. Benefits: Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression Energizes the body Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands Strengthens the arms and legs Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause Relieves menstrual discomfort when done…

  • Camel Pose

    Camel Pose or Ustrasana  (pronounced ooh-STRAHS-uh-nuh) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths Benefits : Stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas) and back muscles. Improves posture Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck Contraindications: High or low blood…

  • Child’s Pose

    Child’s Pose or Balasana (pronounciation bah-LAHS-anna) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths. Benefits: Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue Relieves back and neck pain when done with head and torso supported Passively stretches the muscles on the back of the body Contraindications: Should be avoided…

  • Cow Face Pose

    Cow-Face pose or Gomukhasana (pronounciation go-muKHA-suh-nuh) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths and also do it on the other side of your arm. Benefits: Deeply stretches hips, ankles, thighs, shoulders, armpit, chest, deltoid and triceps. Relieves chronic knee pain. Strengthens the hip joint, spine and abdominal muscles. Contraindications: If you have sciatica, then crossing the…

  • Half Pigeon Pose

    Half Pigeon pose or Ardha Kapotasana  (pronounciation: are-dah Kah-po-TAHS-ah-nuh) Note: Do this for 5-10 breaths and then do it on the other side of your leg. (Right and Left) Benefits: Hip and Chest opener Improves blood circulation Improves flexibility of the spine Deep stretch at leg muscles Contraindications: Chronic knee, or hip injury or inflammation. Modifications: If…