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sanskrit name
Ustrasana

Camel Pose

Benefits: Opens the hips, stretches hip flexors, stretches
and strengthens the shoulders and back. Improves posture.
Opens the chest, improving respiration. Strengthens thighs
and arms. Stretches the ankles, thighs, groin, abdomen, chest
and throat.
Begin with your knees hip-width apart and thighs
perpendicular to the floor.
Place your palms on your hips. Use your hands to lengthen
your back. Lift your heart by pressing your shoulder blades
to the back of your ribs.
Begin to arc your back. Withdraw your arms one at a time
from your hips and place them on your heels.
Press your palms firmly
against your heels to keep
from losing your balance.
Turn your arms outward so
that the elbow creases face
forward. Arch your back until
your arms are straight.

sanskrit name
Ardha Chandrasana

6

Half moon

Benefits: Strengthens your legs, ankles,
abdomen, buttocks and spine. Stretches your groin,
hamstrings, calves, shoulders and spine. Opens your
hips and chest. Builds coordination and balance.
Begin in extended triangle pose.
Slide your left palm out to the front and bend
the front knee.
Find your balance. Lift the right foot off the
floor with the intent to form a parallel line with
the floor.
Straighten your standing left leg.
Rotate your chest so that your shoulders are
stacked, one directly above the other.
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