Downward Facing Dog Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is ideal for yogis and yoginis at all levels.
sahasrara – the crown chakra
ajna – the third eye chakra
Reclining Angle Yoga Pose
Reclining Angle Yoga Pose is a reclined, inverted forward bend pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is…
Sleeping Yogi Yoga Pose
Sleeping Yogi Yoga Pose is a reclined, inverted forward bend pose that targets the hamstrings and spine and is…
Pool Yoga Pose
Pool Yoga Pose is a supine, reclined pose that targets the shoulders and abs and is ideal for yogis…
Upward Crescent Moon Yoga Pose
Upward Crescent Moon Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the lower back and shoulders and is ideal…
Upward Revolved Knee to Head Yoga Pose
Upward Revolved Knee to Head Yoga Pose is a seated pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is…
Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose
Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the inner thighs and lats and is ideal…
Warrior II Yoga Pose
Warrior II Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the calves and is ideal for yogis and yoginis…
Warrior III Yoga Pose
Warrior III Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is ideal for yogis…
High Lunge Yoga Pose
High Lunge Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the quads and is ideal for yogis and yoginis…
Low Lunge Yoga Pose
Low Lunge Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and quads and is ideal for yogis…
[yoga-sharrre]
- Begin by coming to your hands and knees, with your knees underneath your hips and your hands under your shoulders. Spread your fingers.
- Tuck your toes under and start to lift your knees off the ground. As you straighten out your knees, lift your hips up towards the sky. Your body should form an inverted V.
- Keep your arms firm and actively press your hands into the ground. Press your heels down to the ground. Widen your shoulders and move your hips back so that you lengthen your spine. Do not let your back round or bow. Do not allow your head to hang; hold it between your arms.
- Hold for one to three minutes.
- Breathe deeply through each step.
- If you are prone to headaches, high blood pressure or diarrhea, consult an instructor or doctor before attempting this pose.
- If you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, consult an instructor or doctor before attempting this pose.
All Muscles: Hand muscles, shoulders, spine, hamstrings, calves, feet, ankles
Target Muscles: Hamstrings, calves, shoulders
- Relieves stress, anxiety and mild depression.
- May treat symptom of insomnia and fatigue.
- May relieve back and shoulder pain, menstrual pain, sinus problems and headaches.
- Therapeutic for flat feet.
- Improves digestion.
- May help prevent osteoarthritis.
