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Benefits of Yoga Asanas
Charm City Yoga Teacher Training Spring 2012
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Fitness
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05/09/2012

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Ardha Chandrasana (Half-Moon) Benefits
Definition
-tones lumbar and sacral spine; relieves backache and sciatica; rotates & flexes vertebral joints; keeps spinal muscles supple; corrects shoulder misalignment; opens ribs and intercostal muscles; improves circulation
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Padangusthasana Benefits
Definition
strengthens & lengthens hamstrings; lengthens spine; increases blood flow to brain; minimizes waistline; works on internal organs to prevent & cure digestive ailments; relieves constipation
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Padahastasana Benefits
Definition
same as padangusthasana - strengthens & lengthens hamstrings; lengthens spine; increases blood flow to brain; minimizes waistline; works on internal organs to prevent & cure digestive ailments; relieves constipation
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Utkatasana Benefits
Definition
Relieves back pain; regenerates discs in the spine; massages abdominal organs; increases fire; developes core strength
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Dandayamana Janusirsana Benefits
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Strengthens standing leg; increases abdominal pain; creates balance in the body; stimulates the nervous system; aids in relaxation
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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Benefits
Definition
strengthens standing leg and the abdomen; creates balance in the body; stimulates nervous system; aids in relaxation.
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Natarajasana Benefits
Definition
Grace & poise; sends circulation to lumbar spine; opens front side of body; provides powerful abdominal massage
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Urdvha Mukha Svanasana Benefits
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Creates strength in lower back; good massage for the lymphatic system; creates flexiibility in front body; opens the heart
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Chataranga Dandasana Benefits
Definition
Core, shoulder, and leg strength; flexibility in the feet; adds focus & determination to the practice.
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Prasarita Padottanasana (Separate Leg Intense Stretch) Benefits
Definition
Strengthens the legs, increases hamstring flexibility, increases blood flow to the head, cleanses the organs from the navel down, stimulates entire nervous system.
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Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle) Benefits
Definition
Enhances lung capacity, opens hips, relieves sciatica, tones muscles of waist, hip and abdomen, improves digestion.
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Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) Benefits
Definition
Increases blood flow to brain, soothes nervous system, tones liver and spleen, reduces menstrual pain, opens back of ribcage, ones waist and abdomen.
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Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle) Benefits
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Enhances lung capacity, opens hips, relieves sciatic back pain, tones waist, hip and abdomen, improves digestion.
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Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) Benefits
Definition
Tones muscles of back, strengthens hip muscles, stimulates nervous system, increases blood supply to lower back, expands chest cavity
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Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle) Benefits
Definition
Tones core muscles and strengthens hip muscles, stimulates nervous system, expands chest cavity
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Virabhadrasana (Warrior) Posture Benefits
Definition
Strengthens ankles and legs, increases blood flow to heart and chest, alleviate pain in lower back and tailbone, trim waist, and relieves stiffness in shoulders and back.
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Pasasana (Noose) Benefits
Definition
Creates flexibility in spine, increases sense of balance and strength, tones nervous system, stimulates the optical nerve.
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Garudasana (Eagle) Benefits
Definition
Brings fresh blood to organs, strengthens the legs, creates flexibility in the hips, promotes balance in life.
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Vrksasana (Tree) Benefits
Definition
Creates balance in the body and mind, alleviates knee pain, strengthens hips and thighs.
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Bhujangasana Benefits
Definition
Increases circulation to lumbar spine
Creates Flexibility & strength in lower back
provides massage and opening for glandular system
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Ardha Salabhasana Benefits
Definition
Strengthens back of body
Increases circulation to lumbar and thoracic spine
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
provides massage for glandular system
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Salabhasana Benefits
Definition
Strengthens back of body
Increases circulation to lumbar and thoracic spine
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
provides powerful massage and opening for glandular system
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Dhanurasana Benefits
Definition
Strengthens back of body
Creates flexibility and strength in lower back
Increases circulation to lumbar & thoracic spine
provides powerful massage and opening for glandular system
Massages the digestive organs, toning abdomen and strengthening the legs
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Ustrasana Benefits
Definition
Tones back and spine muscles
Helps realign spine
Activates immune system (thyroid)
opens throat and chest
increases lung capacity
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Setu Bhandasana Benefits
Definition
strengthens legs
opens front of body
massages thyroid & pituitary glands
Tones spine
eases menstrual symptoms
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Urdhva Dhanurasana Benefits
Definition
opens front of body
strengthens back, buttocks, and legs
aligns spine, shoulders, and hips
ensures healthy circulation throughout body
stimulates pituitary and pineal glands
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Paschimottanasana Benefits
Definition
aligns and lengthens spine
tones and stimulates liver
soothes adrenal glands
tones the kidney, bladder, and pancreas
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Janusirsana Benefits
Definition
good for grounding
corrects curvature of spine and rounding of shoulders
relieves stiffness in legs and strengthens them
tones abdominal organs
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Parivrtta Janusirsasana Benefits
Definition
opens torso
relieves stiffness and strengthens legs
soothes adrenal glands
stabilizes blood pressure
opens digestive organs and helps with elimination
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Marichyasana A Benefits
Definition
massages abdomen
strengthens legs
releases hips
massages lower back
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Krounchasana Benefits
Definition
Stretches hamstrings
strengthens spine
opens shoulders
stimulates 1st and 2nd chakras
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Baddha Konasana Benefits
Definition
opens hip joints
reduces sciatic pain
keeps kidneys and prostate healthy
good for digestive and reproductive organs
helpful in preparation for childbirth
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Upavistha Konasana
Definition
strengthens fronts of legs
stretches hamstrngs, hips & groin
creates length & circulation in spine
massages kidneys and adrenals
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Ardha Matsyendrasana Benefits
Definition
relieves backache
trims waistline
massages digestive organs
sedates nervous system
increases energy levels
stimulates lymph flow & immune system
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Bharadvajasana Benefits
Definition
similar benefits to spinal twist
opens ribcage
massages abdomen
increases flexibility
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Apanasana Benefits
Definition
opens hips
stabilizes pelvis and lower back
stimulates and evens digestive system
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Supta Virasana Benefits
Definition
stretches abdomen, back & waist
increases strength of heart
relieves respiratory & digestive disorders
reduces menstrual pain
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