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The Sequence of Yoga Asanas


The Sequence of Yoga Asanas


Yoga Exercise - Corpse Pose (Savasana)Yoga Exercise - Corpse Pose (Savasana)
The Corpse Yoga Pose is considered as a classic relaxation
Yoga Pose and is practiced before or in between Asanas as
well as a Final Relaxation. While it looks deceptively simple,
it is actually difficult to perform. Learn more on how to do it
with the help of this article.

Seated Poses - Easy Pose (Sukhasana)Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually
performed after doing the Corpse Pose. The Easy Pose
helps in straightening the spine, slowing down
metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your
mind still.

Warm-Up Poses - Neck ExercisesNeck Exercises
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders,
leading to stiffness, bad posture, and tension headaches.
Yoga practice can ease tension, increase flexibility, and
tone the muscles. Learn some Neck Exercises in this section.

Warm-Up Poses - Shoulder LiftsShoulder Lifts
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders,
leading to stiffness, bad posture, and tension headaches.
Yoga practice can ease tension, increase flexibility, and
tone the muscles. This section covers the steps on how
to practice Shoulder Lifts.

Warm-Up Poses - Eye TrainingEye Training
Like any other muscles, the eye muscles also need exercise
to be healthy and strong. By moving the eyes in every
direction, without turning your head at all, these Five Yoga
Eye Exercises will strengthen the eye muscles, help prevent
eyestrain, and improve eyesight.

Standing Poses - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
The Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar is a Yoga Pose which
limbers up the whole body in preparation for the Yoga Asanas.
It is a graceful sequence of twelve Yoga positions performed
as one continuous exercise. Learn how to practice Sun
Salutation in this section.

Supine Poses - Double Leg RaiseDouble Leg Raises
A Double Leg Raise is similar to a Single Leg Raise, only
this time, you will raise both legs. In doing this Yoga Pose,
make sure that the full length of your back is resting on the
floor and your shoulders and neck are relaxed. This section
covers the steps and guidelines on how to do this pose properly.

Inverted Postures and Balance Poses - Headstand (Sirshasana)Headstand (Sirshasana)
Headstand is one of the basic postures in the world of Yoga
and is considered as the king of Asanas because of its
numerous effects on the entire body. Many Yogis believe
that practicing the Headstand can help in treating illnesses.

Inverted Postures and Balance Poses - Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
In the Shoulder Stand, your body is resting on your shoulders.
This Yoga Pose improves circulation, strengthens the abdominal
area, and stimulates the thyroid gland. In this section,
learn how the Shoulder Stand is performed.

Inverted Postures and Balance Poses - Plough Pose (Halasana)Plough Pose (Halasana)
The Plough Pose stretches your spine, thus, improving spinal flexibility. It benefits the thyroid gland and abdomen, eases
tension in the shoulders and back, and reduces stress.
Learn how to practice the Plough Pose in this section.

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