Ashtanga Yoga Practice Cards: The Primary Series
Description : Ashtanga Yoga Practice Cards The Primary Series Parivrtta Trikonasana / Trikonasana B Revolved Triangle Pose Drishti Hastagrai (Fingers) Benefits Cleanses the internal organsHelps relieve the symptoms of asthmaImproves digestionOpens the chest and improves breathingStrengthens the lower back, spine, shoulders, legs, and groinStretches the hamstrings, spine, hips, upper back, and chestImproves balance Marichasana A Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi A Drishti Padhayoragrai (Toes) Benefits Cleanses the liver, kidneys, and abdominal organsImproves digestionOpens the hips and shoulders Marichasana D Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi D Drishti Parsva (Side) Benefits Cleanses and massages the abdominal organsImproves digestionRelieves constipationOpens the spine and shouldersDeepens the bandhasRelieves backacheIncreases energy flow Sirsasana Headstand Drishti Nasagrai (Nose) Benefits Builds strength throughout the body and mindCalms the nervous systemDraws the life energy up along the central axisIncreases blood flow to the brainStimulates the pineal and pituitary glandsImproves digestionDrains the lymph systemRelieves swelling in the legs