Padahastasana
Benefits:
The forward posture stimulates organs and glands in the abdominal region, such as the kidneys, liver and pancreas.
It tones the abdominal muscles and stretches the hamstring muscles of the thighs.
It is very beneficial for cases of constipation, low back pain and sciatica. In fact, this posture is a specific for constipation.
The Fish Posture
Benefits:
The fish posture normalizes the function of the thyroid, pituitary, lineal and adrenal glands. It limbers and stretches the neck, strengthen and tones the nervous system, the kidneys, the stomach and intestines, the pelvic organs, and the nerves connected with the sex functions.
This is the only posture in this sequence which bends the spine(including the neck) backwards. This is essential, to counteract the preceding asanas which bend the spine forwards. The result is to give a healthy stretch to the muscles and ligaments of the spine in the opposite direction.
Ardha Matsyendrdsana(The Twist Posture)
Benefits:
The twist benefits the adrenal glands, kidneys, liver and spleen.
It is very helpful for asthma, indigestion, constipation and obesity.
This exercise strengthens the spine and deep muscles. They are also made flexible.It corrects stooping shoulders, a bent back and defective posture.
This is the only asana which twist the spine. The other asanas stretch the spine in the flexion(forwards) and extension(backwards). The twist completes the stretching of the spine so that now every muscle and ligament of the back and neck has been stretched in all directions.
Neck Exercises
Benefits:
Improve vitality, sleep,vision and vearing. Prevent headaches, since the nerves and blood vessels in the neck go to the head and brain.
Eye Exercises
Benefits:
This exercises helps to do way with eye strain and tension. Your vision will get better and clearer as the ophthalmic or eye, nerves receive a richer supply of blood. Some people use this to improve their vision.
Corpse Pose(Savasana)
Benefits:
Stimulates blood circulation and exercises inner organs.
Alleviates fatigue, nervousness, neurasthenia(a general worn-out feeling), asthma, constipation, diabetes, indigestion, insomnia, lumbago.
Teaches mental concentration.
Bow(Dhanurasana)
Benefits:
Massages abdominal muscles and organs.
Good for gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, upset stomach, sluggish liver.
Reduces abdominal fat.
Locust Posture(Shalabhasana)
Benefits:
This posture has a good effect on the pelvis and the abdomen.
The muscles of the back are developed.
Improves the general circulation in the lower limbs.
Lotus Pose(Padmasana)
Benefits:
This is an extremely good pose for meditation and concentration. It has a calming effect on the mind and the nerves. This pose keeps the spine erect. Helps develop a good posture. Helps keep the joints in flexible condition.
Yoga Mudra, The Stoop(Symbol of Yoga)
Benefits:
The yoga mudra is an excellent exercise for people troubled by constipation,as it increases the peristaltic movements of the bowels.
It strengthens the abdominal muscles, tones up the nervous system and the colon and massages the pelvic region.
It helps men to overcome seminal weakness. In the higher stages of traning it helps the awakening of the kundalini.
The Body-Raising Pose(Arohandsana)
Benefits:
This is an excellent exercise for strengthening th abdominal muscles, the pelvic region, the back and the shoulders. It helps reduce abdominal fat and relieves constipation.
Hastapaddasana-Forward Bending Posture
Benefits:
The Bending-Forward posture is a very invigorating exercise. It gives lightness to the body, does away with sluggishness and with abdominal fat and relieves constipation and gas.
It also gives a good pull to the sciatic nerves and hamstrings.
Peacock Posture(Mayurasana)
Benefits:
This posture is very good for the digestive organs. The blood is concentrated and sent to the digestive organs, which also get toned up by the intra-abdominal pressure.
This exercise has a good effect on the expelling action of the colon.
It develops the chest.
The exercise is not suitable for women.
The exercise is very regenerative and quite stimulating.
Pelvic Posture (Supta-vajrasana)
Benefits
This stretches the thigh muscles and the abdomen.
The stomach is stimulated.
It strengthens the thighs.
Helps those suffering from constipation.
