Yoga Hatha Flashcards
Eye movements
Netra Vyaayamam
Eyes
Strengthens eyes, relieves eye strain, if done regularly improves vision
Sun worship
Soorya Namaskaaram
General tonic for entire system, warms up body for other poses
Cobra pose
Bhujangaasana
Upper spine
Tones back muscles, relieves back and neck ache
Half locust pose
Arddha salabaasana
Lower back
Strengthens lower back, pelvis and abdomen; tone nervous system and vital organs
Full locust pose
Salabasana
Lower back
Strengthens the lower back, pelvis and abdomen; tone the nervous system and vital organs
Bow pose
Dhanuraasana
Entire spine
Gives a complete __ to the spine, Improves circulation to the abdomen, excellent for the pancreas
Head-to-knee-pose
Jaanusirshaasana
Lower back
Stretches the back and hamm string muscles, stimulates liver, spleen and kidneys
Forward bending pose
Paschimotaanaasana
Lower back and abdomen
Stretch for the back, tones abdominal organs, improves digestion
Shoulder stand pose
Sarvaangaasana
Thyroid and parathyroid glands, neck and shoulders
One of the most beneficial poses, tones thyroid gland, strengthens heart
Fish pose
Matsyaasana
Thyroid gland and the base of the throat
Increases toning of thyroid and parathyroid; Allows apex of lungs to receive fresh air;
Half spinal twist pose
Arddha Matshyendraasana
Entire spine
Increases flexibility to the entire spine; removes sluggishness & toxins from the digestive system;
Yogic seal
Yoga Mudra
Awareness within
Strengthens the nervous system
Progressive deep relaxation leading into yoga nidra
Yoga Nidra
Corpse pose
Shivasana
A more relaxed body becomes flexible more easily and becomes stronger more efficiently
Opening and closing chant
Harioom
Omshaham
