Forward Bending Asanas
folding at the core poses
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Forward bending asanas activate the manipura chakra and balance metabolic activities and the digestive system.
Paschimottanasana
- Level: Advanced
Bakasana crane pose
- Level: Basic
Saithalyasana relaxed animal pose
- Level: Basic
Janu Sirshasana head to knee pose
- Level: Basic
Samakonasana one angle pose
Activates mid-spine and shoulders. Corrects postural problems and tighness from sitting at a desk or keyboard all day.
- Level: Basic
Dwikonasana two angles pose
Builds upper body strength by working the upper spine, shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles. Recommended for teenagers.
- Level: Basic
Padahastasana
Improves digestion and metabolism. Relieves bloating and constipation. Stimulates nerves of spine. Helps with nasal and throat conditions.
- Level: Advanced
Utthita Janu Sirshasana standing head to knee pose
- Level: Expert
Moordhasana
Raises blood pressure. Strengthens neck muscles. Preparatory for sirshasana (head stand).
- Level: Advanced
Adho Mukhosvan Asana downward facing dog pose
- Level: Basic
Parshva Trikon Asanan
- Level: Advanced
Yogamudrasana psychic pose
- Level: Advanced
Uttanasana
- Level: Expert
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Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak