King Cobra Yoga

  King Cobra Pose     King cobra pose is a back bending pose that is considered to be one of the best to get a flat stomach and toned back. It helps in strengthening and elongating the core. This pose burns unwanted stomach fat, as it stretches abdominal muscles to make them super tight.   King cobra pose offers a deep stretch of the quadriceps, the chest, shoulders and throat. It also has these benefits in common with cobra pose:  Reduces stress, anxiety and mild depression. Increases flexibility. Oxygenates the blood and improves circulation. Stimulates the internal abdominal organs and improves digestion. Improves lung function. Stretches and strengthens the spine. Firms and tones the buttocks.        Take a few breaths and allow your upper body to lift and expand, the back to naturally bend, and the head to look up. Simultaneously, allow the legs to bend naturally at the knees. Straighten the arms and relax the shoulders away from...

   Downward Facing Dog     Downward facing dog , used in yoga both as a transitional and resting position, stretches and strengthens almost every muscle in the body while providing the benefits of inversions as well as stress-relieving benefits. Following, are some of this pose Benefits: -Strengthens the upper body   The stabilizing position of downward dog strengthens muscles in the arms, upper back and shoulders. -Elongates the spine    Downward dog is a partial inversion, so the usual downward pressure on the spine is reversed and your vertebrae are realigned in a gentle way. -Strengthens hands, wrists, and fingers    Because it is a weight-bearing posture, it will strengthen your hands and wrists and help prepare you for other postures where there is a lot of weight in the hands. -Opens up the backs of the legs Downward dog stretches and widens the hamstrings, the calves, and the Achilles tendon. -Improves circulation In d...

Child Pose   If you're familiar with a variety of yoga poses, you've probably heard of child's pose (balasana).      This resting or restorative pose is great for meditating. This is because it is a simple yet comfortable pose. You can also perform child's pose to get a resting period in between other poses.   As well, Child pose is offering the following benefits: It gently stretches out your spine, thighs, hips and ankles. Because it’s a resting pose, filled with deep breathing, it’s mega relaxing. Child’s Pose can stimulate blood flow to your head, and blood circulation helps oxygen reach all corners of your body.    Child’s Pose c an relieve tension in the chest, lower back, shoulders and hamstrings.   To do the child pose, simply Kneel on the floor with your toes together and your knees hip-width apart, On an exhale, lower your torso between your knees. Extend your arms alongside your torso with your palms facing down. Relax your shoulde...

  Corpse pose  Corpse pose (Savasana), is practiced as the last asana in a yoga practice or on its own for deep relaxation and to rest our awareness in the more subtle essence of our being. This pose is called corpse pose because it is practiced by lying down on one’s back in stillness and silence.  Savasana can be thought of as the most important pose in yoga, yet some people skip it or shorten its duration. If you practice asana (postures), then this last pose of the sequence is very significant and bolsters the effects of all the postures that come before it. Savasana allows you to be in a deep and profound state of awareness, as the body relaxes and integrates your practice and your life.  Savasana is said to be the Hardest yoga Pose. It can sometimes be challenging to relax in Savasana if you first begin practicing; you can find yourself nervous and looking at the ceiling. Alternatively, you may fall asleep as soon as you sit down, as some students do. The...

 Scale pose  Scale Pose (Tolasana), is an intense asana that requires multiple muscles across the body to harmonize. In particular, this pose offers the following benefits: Develops strength,This pose isolates muscles in your wrists, arms, legs, and core, forcing them to contract and work hard to maintain the correct position.  Scale pose is a strong pose that both requires and develops strength in many parts of the body. This includes strengthening the muscles of the arms, wrists, shoulders and abdomen. In addition, it requires flexibility in the hips to be able to place the legs safely in lotus pose without twisting the knees. It is also said to be beneficial on a physical level for stimulating the abdominal organs, thus improving digestion.  To enter this pose, the yogi begins in lotus pose, The hands are grounded beside the hips, and the body is lifted off the floor using the strength of the arms and the abdominal muscles. Once the body is suspended, it ...

Monkey Pose      Monkey pose (Hanumanasana), is the yogic name to the famous front splits: a beautiful posture that requires dedication, flexibility and patience.   Monkey Pose stretches your entire lower body, including your thighs, hamstrings and groin. It also stimulates the abdominal organs and engages your core. While some yogis can still whip out a Monkey Pose without a lot of warm up or effort, most yogis will be challenged. That’s because the pose is very demanding on the hamstrings, glutes and groin. For people who are naturally flexible—meaning that they have long hamstrings—this is a non-issue. But regular folks tend to have shorter muscles in the back of the legs and inside the pelvis. So, think of this pose as a progression. When you try it, go almost to your edge—but not quite—and then back off a bit to keep your legs safe and healthy in Monkey Pose.

  Four-limbed staff pose        The Four-limbed staff pose (chaturanga dandasana),  is an advanced level yoga pose that is focused on improving the upper body strength as well as core stability. It is also called the four-limbed staff pose.         Chaturanga dandasana is a move that combines the benefits of a low plank and a push-up, and can often be tricky to master. It has many benefits, most important being adding strength, making the core stable and improving flexibility.  Four-limbed staff pose is especially useful in strengthening the wrists, arms and shoulders.   Start with a shorter time frame and gradually increase it. You can hold this pose for 10 seconds at first, and then do it for a while each time depending on your comfort. Low plank