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anahata – the heart chakra
Revolved Knee to Head IV Yoga Pose
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Pool Yoga Pose
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Upward Crescent Moon Yoga Pose
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Warrior II Yoga Pose
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Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose
Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the inner thighs and lats 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…
Compass Yoga Pose
Compass Yoga Pose is a seated pose that targets the hamstrings and is ideal for yogis and yoginis at…
Low Lunge Yoga Pose
Low Lunge Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and quads and is ideal for yogis…
Half Lotus Yoga Pose
Half Lotus Yoga Pose is a seated pose that targets the knees and ankles and is ideal for yogis…
Eye of the Needle Yoga Pose
Eye of the Needle Yoga Pose is a supine pose that targets the inner thighs and hamstrings and is…
[yoga-sharrre]
- Begin by kneeling on the ground, buttocks resting on your heels. Lift up the buttocks slightly to cross your right ankle over your left, then sit down back onto your heels. Lift your chest and keep your spine straight.
- Press your palms down onto your knees and spread out your fingers.
- Take a deep breath through your nose, tilt your head slightly towards the ground, open your mouth as wide as possible and stick out your tongue so it is curling towards your chin. Widen your eyes and make your facial muscles tense.
- Exhale loudly, making a sort of guttural “ha” sound.
- Roar several times then re-cross your legs so your left ankle is now over your right; repeat the pose.
- Breathe deeply through each step.
- Consult an instructor or doctor is you have a history of knee injuries before attempting this pose.
All Muscles: Facial muscles, quads, knees
Target Muscles: Facial muscles
- Therapeutic for anger and stress.
- Relieves tension in the body.
- Improves blood circulation in the face.
- Prevents and treats throat related sickness.
- Good vocal exercise for singers.
