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Kakasana (crow Pose)
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Kakasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Kaka” which means “Crow” and “Asana” which means “Pose”. Kakasana is an intermediate level arm-balancing asana, which you can do after sufficient practice. You have to balance your whole body, on your wrists and arms. The main focus of the asana is on the biceps, triceps, forearms, wrist, palm, and core area. It is the 62nd pose in the 84 Hatha Yoga asanas. You can prepare yourself first, by doing arm strengthening exercises, to be able to balance the whole body on the arms and wrists.(read
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Trikonasana – Triangle Pose
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The name has been derived from Sanskrit, where “Tri” means Three, “Kona” means corner/angle, Asana, meaning “pose.” So, Trikonasana means Triangle Pose. The term is also often used synonymously Utthita Trikonasana, Utthita meaning is “extended” so we call it Extended Triangle Pose. This posture performs on two sides, facing to right and facing to left.(read
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Kapotasana – Pigeon Pose
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Kapotasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Kapot” means “Pigeon” and “asana” means “pose”. Whenever the name of the bird Pigeon comes up, a beautiful white bird comes to mind. The bird supposedly flies with all the freedom. In yogic sense, the spine is compared to a Pigeon. You can endow it with freedom of movement, by giving it the right practice. Kapotasana is basically a deep back-bending asana.(read
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Cobra Stretch Pose Or Bhujangasana
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Cobra pose or Bhujangasana is a very simple back-bending pose, which anyone can do. It is a prone posture, to be exact. If you have just started training in yoga, then this is the most apt posture for you to practice. It mainly works on the back, stomach, and the spine. Along with these parts, it also positively affects the arms, shoulders, chest, and the pelvic region. In this posture, the upper part of the torso and the neck are lifted. Your body resembles a cobra, in this posture, and hence the name.(read
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