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Yoga Poses: Yoga Warrior II | Side Angle | Bow Poses

Yoga Poses -  Yoga Warrior ii Pose, Side Angle Pose, Bow Pose

Warrior ii pose
The Warrior II Pose is one of strength and stamina. This pose is not as demanding as the Warrior I Pose and also requires less flexibility or movement of the hips. It is a more relaxed pose that helps to strengthen and [...]

Yoga Pose: How Long You Should Hold A Yoga Poses For

How long should we hold a yoga pose for?
There is no hard and fast rule as to how long you should hold a yoga pose for. While some institutions prescribe the minimum ratio of 2 (inhalation to enter the pose): 4 (retention): 2 (exhalation to exit the pose): 2 (suspension), there are those who advocate [...]

Bow Pose: A Technique For Building Up Strength In Back Muscles

What Is Bow Pose – (Dhanurasana)
The Bow Pose is so called because it resembles an archer’s bow. In this pose, your trunk, thighs and legs held by your outstretched hands make a perfect bow of the body. This is a wonderful asana that expands the shoulders and rib cage and throws open the throat and [...]