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
Bakasana crane pose
Saithalyasana relaxed animal pose
Janu Sirshasana head to knee pose
Samakonasana one angle pose
Activates mid-spine and shoulders. Corrects postural problems and tighness from sitting at a desk or keyboard all day.
Dwikonasana two angles pose
Builds upper body strength by working the upper spine, shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles. Recommended for teenagers.
Padahastasana
Improves digestion and metabolism. Relieves bloating and constipation. Stimulates nerves of spine. Helps with nasal and throat conditions.
Utthita Janu Sirshasana standing head to knee pose
Moordhasana
Raises blood pressure. Strengthens neck muscles. Preparatory for sirshasana (head stand).
Adho Mukhosvan Asana downward facing dog pose
Parshva Trikon Asanan
Yogamudrasana psychic pose
Uttanasana
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