
Beginner Yoga Poses • Downward facing dog • Transitional pose • Resting pose • Great strengthener in its own right. • First yoga pose you encounter.
Beginner Yoga Poses • Half Forward Bend • Stretches the hamstrings • Encourages good Spinal Alignment
Beginner Yoga Poses • Raised Hands Pose • Improves posture • Strengthens thighs • Opens shoulders
Intermediate Yoga Poses • Half Moon Pose • Strengthen the ankles and thighs • Stretches the hamstrings • Improves balance and core strength
Intermediate Yoga Poses • Reverse Warrior Pose • Strengthens the legs • Improves flexibility of the spine
Intermediate Yoga Poses • Revolved Triangle • Strengthen the legs • Stretches the groins, hamstrings and hips • Opens the chest and shoulders
Advanced Yoga Poses • Bird Of Paradise • Strengthens the legs • Improves balance • Opens the groins and hamstrings
Advanced Yoga Poses • Dragonfly Pose • Builds arm strength • Builds core strength
Advanced Yoga Poses • Scorpion Pose • Strengthens the shoulders, abdominals and back • Improves balance
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