Reclining Bound Angle Pose – Supta Baddha Konasana

Directions

1)  Sit upright with the soles of your feet together and your knees bent. 2)  Bring your feet as close to your torso as possible.

Benefits

• Frees energy flow in pelvic area.
• Increases vitality in digestive organs.
• Good for pregnancy.
• Quiets the mind
• PMS relief.
• Eases menopause.
• Relief from depression
• Stretches inner thighs.
• Opens groins

Happy Baby Pose – Ananda Balasana

Directions

1) Lie on your back. 2) Bend knees to chest. 3) Open knees & bring them towards the armpits.  4) Stack each ankle directly over the knee. 5) Flex the feet.  6) Hold the outer edges of the feet as you draw the knees towards the floor. 7) Rock back and forth on your spine

HALF LORD OF THE FISHES – Ardha Matsyendrasana

Benefits

Stimulates the liver & kidneys. Stretches the shoulders, hips & neck. Energizes the spine. Stimulates the digestive fire in the belly. Relieves menstrual discomfort, fatigue, sciatica & backache. Therapeutic for asthma & infertility.  Awakens kundalini.

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Happy Baby Pose – Ananda Balasana

Benefits

Gently stretches inner groins & the back spine. Calms the brain.  Helps relieve stress & fatigue.

Janu Sirsasana – Head to Knee pose

Benefits

Calms brain.  Helps relieve mild depression.  Stretches spine, shoulders, hams & groins. Stimulates liver & kidneys. Improves digestion.  Relieves symptoms of menopause. Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache & menstrual discomfort. Therapeutic for HBP, insomnia & sinusitis.

Revolved Abdomen Pose

Benefits

Flexibility & elasticity to the spine.  Releases tension in lower back & hips. Improves digestion.  Promotes better circulation. Reduces fatigue.  Reduces stiffness in hips. Good pose for anyone suffering with headaches.