Benefits of Yoga


The Headstand- strength, peace, concentration, clarity, memory, brings spiritual understanding and vision.

The Shoulderstand- rejuvenate, balance, invigorating effect on the nervous system, physical inversion reflects on the mind. Ability to see clearly old mental patterns and let go.

The Plough- opening and strengthening of the spine, letting go of contractivness, deep surrender of negative patterns of the mind.

The Bridge- Strength and balance, "bridge between higher and lower parts of the body energetically speaking.

The Fish- Removal of tension from the shoulders, removal of worry and depression, opening of the spirit.

The Forward Bends- Stimulant of the sympathetic system, but at the same time makes the mind introspective, helps letting go, good for depression and negative states of mind, self acceptance.

The Inclined Plane- Strength and opening, vigor.

The Cobra- Strength in the back and kidneys, daring spirit, courage and spiritual awakening.

The Locust- Strength, strong back, enduring mind, support.

The Bow- Emotional strength, hopefulness.

Ardha-Matsyendrasana- Induces meditative state, peacefulness, purification.

Mayurasana or Kakasana- Stability, balance, processing of toxins.

Pada-Hastasana- Highly invigorating, enthusiasm with steadiness.

Trikonasana- Control over emotions, balancing, rejuvinative.

Shavasana- Transcendence

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