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Ardha Shalabhasana (Half Locust Pose) Lie flat on the stomach with the hands under the thighs, palms downwards or hands clenched. Keep both legs straight throughout the practice. Place your chin on the floor, slightly stretched forward, to give the best possible stretch to the neck muscles and nerves Using the back muscles, raise the [...] To perform this asana: Assume the standing position and focus the gaze on a fixed point on the floor in front of the body. Bend the right leg and twist it around the left leg. The right thigh should be in front of the left thigh nad the top of the right foot should rest [...] To perform this asana: Lie down flat on a mat palms facing down. Keep the eyes open through out. Breath in deeply. Hold the breath and then slowly raise the legs, arms, shoulders, head and trunk off the ground. Balance the body on the buttocks and keep the spine straight. The arms should be [...] Lie flat on the back with the arms about 15cm away from the body, palms facing upward. A thin pillow or folded cloth may be placed behind the head to prevent discomfort. Let the fingers curl up slightly. Move the feet slightly apart to a comfortable position and close the eyes. The head and spine [...] Simhagarjanasana (Roaring Lion Pose) To perform this Asana: Sit in vajrasana with the knees about 45cm a part. If possible, face the sun. Place the palms of the hands on the floor between the knees, with the fingers pointing towards the body. Lean forward, resting the body on the straight arms. Arch the back and [...] Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana ( Legs spread back stretch pose) Sit with the legs spread a part as wide as possible. Interlock the fingers behind the back. This is the starting position. Turn the trunk to the right. Raise the arms up behind the back and bend forward over the right leg. Keep the arms straight. [...] |
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