King Cobra Yoga

      The Crow Pose    Crow Pose ( Kakasana), is an advanced yoga posture. The Crow Pose is considered an arm balance yoga pose and it requires a lot of focus apart from the physical strength. The weight of the body is balanced on the arms and the body weight is at the wrists and elbows.  While Crow Pose is an arm balance that may look easy, it is actually extremely challenging. Crow Pose takes strength, patience and daring to fly.  Crow pose not only builds and tones the core, it also strengthens the arms, wrists and upper back. Practicing crow also improves balance and deepens concentration and focus, while opening the hips.  Place your knees on the backs of your upper arms. Begin to bring your weight forward into your hands, lifting your head as you go. Come up onto your tiptoes, lifting one foot and then the other off the floor. Engage the inner thighs for support while keeping the knees on the arms. Hold this pose for 15 to 30 seconds. ...

Upward Salute Pose             Upward Salute Pose is a standing yoga posture that energizes the body and awakens the mind.     Upward salute  provides an energizing and awakening stretch for the whole body.          It creates space in the spine, aligning the vertebrae and helping to protect the muscles and nerves around the spine. As such, it is a good preparatory pose for deep twists, stretches and back bends such as wheel pose.     In this pose, the body is upright with the spine long. The arms extend overhead with the palms facing each other or touching. The feet can be together or held at shoulder-width.

  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 ...