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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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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Standing Figure 4 Pose

~Balancing/Hip Opening Pose

~Moderate

~Benefits: Strengthens legs, ankles and foot muscles.  Engages the core.  Stretches hips and glutes.  Eases low back tension.  Improves balance.

~Hold 30 seconds on each side