Parsvottanasana
Beginning The Journey Of Ashtanga - Tutorials and Practices For Beginners • 1m 56s
Parsvottanasana is sometimes called pyramid pose. It stretches the shoulders and hamstrings. It's also helpful to build balance and to calm the mind. If your shoulders or wrists are tight, please practice the modification of holding your opposite elbows.
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Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
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Utkatasana
Utkatasana, sometimes called, "chair pose" tones the legs muscles, hip flexors, ankles, calves and back. It also stretches the chest and shoulders.
