Sun Salutation Flashcards
Mountain Pose
Tadasana
- improves posture
- strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana
- relieves headaches and insomnia
- reduces fatigue and anxiety
Triangle Pose
Trikonasana
- stretches the hups, groin, hamstrings, and calves
- relieves backache
Chaturanga
Chaturanga Dandasana
- foundational pose
- helps you to find center
- activates legs
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
- stretches chest and lungs
- strengthens spine
Child’s Pose
Balasana
- gentle stretch to hips, thighs, and ankles
- calms the brain and relieves stress and fatigue
Cow Pose
Bitilasana
- gently warms up spine
- stretches front of torso
Cat Pose
Marjari
- gentle massage to spine
- stretches back of torso
Downward Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
- strengthens arms and legs
- improves digestion
Locust Pose
Salabhasana
- increases flexibility through backside of body
- positively stimulates abdominal organs
Bow Pose
Dhanurasana
- improves posture
- strengthens back muscles
Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana
- allows more access to breath and flow in spine
- relieves pressure in upper body
Camel Pose
Ustrasana
- major back muscle strengthener
- stretches the entire front of the body
Corpse Pose
Savasana
- relaxes body
- lowers blood pressure
Boat Pose
Navasana
- strengthens abdomen
- improves digestion
Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana
- strengthens hamstrings
- improves digestion
Happy Baby Pose
Ananda Balasana
- gently stretches the inner groin
- calms the brain and relieves stress
Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana
- stretches chest and lungs
- increases energy and counteracts depression
Chair Pose
Utkatasana
- stretches shoulders and chest
- strengthens ankles, thighs, calves, and spine
Warrior 1
Virabhadrasana 1
- stretches chest, lungs, belly, and neck
- strengthens the shoulders, arms, and back muscles
Warrior 2
Virabhadrasana 2
- increases stamina
- stimulates abdominal organs
Warrior 3
Virabhadrasana 3
- increases balance and ambidexterity
- strengthens core and standing leg
Tree Pose
Vrksasana
- strengthens thighs and calves
- improves sense of balance
