It also helps strengthen arms and shoulders. Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana) Ideal for runners and anyone on their feet all day, this pose stretches the hamstrings and calves.

It improves shoulder flexibility, opens the chest and lengthens the spine and hamstrings simultaneously. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) Reclining with arms stretched overhead opens ...

2. Supta baddha konasana (Reclining bound angle pose) Lie down on your back. Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall to the sides. Rest your hands on your belly or by your sides.

Yoga Day 2025: 21 June is the International Yoga Day, a celebration of one of the world's holistic health practices, yoga. It is observed annually on the same date. As per the UN, the theme for ...

I enjoyed the stretch of a Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and Uttanasana (standing forward-bend). Eventually, peace arrived with the blood rush in Viparita Karani, aka legs-up-the-wall.

Uttanasana (Standing forward bend): Besides having a soothing effect on the brain, the Uttanasana vitalizes the kidneys and liver. It is also good for your lower body muscles such as hips, knees ...

Here are some of the variations of this magical pose. • Supta Vajrasana The difference between Supta Vajrasana and Vajrasana lies in the fact that while the latter involves sitting down, the ...

Uttanasana In this asana, gravity helps you to relax your body. This pose calms your mind, stretches your legs, and invites peace. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Don't let its simplicity fool you.

6. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) How to do: Begin the pose by standing tall with the mountain pose Inhale and exhale, and hinge at your hips to fold forward ...

4. Reclining Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana) – 2–3 minutes A beautiful heart opener. Emotional release happens here. 5. Savasana (Corpse Pose) + Body Scan – 5–7 minutes ...