This is an advanced variation of Boat Pose (in Sanskrit Navasana); any variation of this pose, from the beginner to advanced variations, all provide a very effective strengthening exercise for the abdominal muscles. In fact, in my opinion, this is one of the most effective poses for abdominal strengthening. Practice regularly: start on your sit
Dancer Pose or Lord of the dance (in Sanskrit called Natarajasana) is a challenging standing posse/asana, another graceful yoga posture. It’s a powerful chest opener and back bend too. Breathe in the pose for several breaths then repeat on the opposite leg. This pose can be practiced seated as well (in seated version it’s also
Reverse Warrior, also I call it graceful warrior, it is perhaps one of my favorite standing postures/asanas; it is a graceful yet strengthening pose. Front leg is bent to 90 degrees or less; back leg is lengthened; front arm is reaching skyward while back arm is extended towards the lengthened back leg. Breathe in
Lizard Pose/ Lounging Lizard/Dragon pose–it is one of my absolute favorite hip openers; this pose will help open & release any intense tension, tightness and intensity from your hips, thighs and calves as well as a being a lovely heart/chest opener. Lounging lizard helps improve circulation in the legs as well as reduce lower back
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