Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Beginning The Journey Of Ashtanga - Tutorials and Practices For Beginners
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This posture opens the hips and shoulders. It's great to practice balance. If you find this posture very difficult, you can always use a wall for support.
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Utkatasana
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Virabhadrasana - Warrior 1
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Virabhadrasana - Warrior 2
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