Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana)

~Seated Pose

~Moderate/Difficult

~Benefits: Stretches hips and groins. 

~Hold at least 1 minute on each side. 

 

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Half Lord of the Fishes Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

~Seated/Twist Pose

~Moderate

~Benefits: Stretches shoulders, hips, and neck.  Energizes the spine.  Stimulates the digestive system.  Helps to relieves fatigue, sciatica and backaches.

~Hold each side for 30 seconds-1 minute.

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Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)

~Seated/Hip Opening Pose

~Moderate

~Benefits: Stretches ankles, hips, thighs, shoulders, triceps and chest. 

~Hold 1 minute, then switch arms and legs and hold another minute.

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Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)

~Seated/Hip Opening Pose

~Easy/Moderate

~Benefits: Stretches inner thighs, groins and knees.  Stimulates the heart and improves circulation.  Eases sciatica.  Helps relieves anxiety and fatigue.

~Hold 1-5 minutes.

 

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Easy Pose (Sukhasana)

~Seated Pose

~Easy

~Benefits: Calms the brain. Strengthens the back.  Stretches the knees and ankles.

~Stay in this pose as long as you would like.

*Alternate the cross of your legs half way through.

 

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Half Splits Pose (Ardha Hanumanasana)

~Seated Pose

~Easy

~Benefits: Stretches thighs, hamstrings and groins.  Prepares you for full splits.

~Hold each side for 30 seconds