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Paschimottanasana|Halasana|Sarvangasana: Stretch Shoulder, Spine, Neck and Hamstring Muscle

By Patricia | December 19, 2008

In Yoga What Are The Benefits Of Paschimottanasana, Halasana And Sarvangasana

The benefits and contraindications of all three poses are as follows:

Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend

The literal translation of Paschimottanasana is intense stretch-of-the-west. A Yogasana (posture) in which the practitioner one sits on the mat, legs stretched straight out. You then bend forward from the waist [...]

Pada-Paschimottanasana: Belly Fat Reduction, Helps To Remove Wind

By Patricia | December 17, 2008

What Is Pada-Paschimottanasana
As the name suggests this asana is not that complicated. Pada-Paschimottanasana is a simple asana that will help you to reduce your abdominal fat, increase your appetite and remove wind or flatus from your intestines. To be able to perform this asana perfectly you will need to be flexible. To perform this asana, [...]