Yoga has become essential part of daily life for millions. Yoga poses help fight stress, anxiety, depression and improve health. Many yoga practices can be done at home or in formal classes
Halasana stretches entire back, shoulders, and neck while increasing circulation. Pose relieves backache and reduces phlegm in respiratory system. Should be practiced before meditation, pranayama, or sleep
Child's pose targets lower back, hips, thighs, and ankles. Cat Cow stretches spine and core. Downward Facing Dog works shoulders, hamstrings, and calves. Cobra stretches lower back, hip flexors, shoulders, and chest. Chair Pose targets glutes, calves, and shoulders
Mountain Pose serves as the starting position for all standing yoga poses. Palm Tree Pose loosens muscles and serves as a warm-up. Standing Forward Bend stretches hamstrings and strengthens thighs. Chair Pose tones shoulders, buttocks, hips and back. Triangle Pose offers numerous variations for stretching and strengthening
Solar plexus is located at T12/L2 level in upper abdomen. Connects gut and brain through autonomic nervous system. Controls peristalsis and digestive processes. Regulates blood pressure and breathing
Published by Human Kinetics in 2006. Written by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTuro. Contains 11 chapters on various yoga poses