Remembering Yoga Guru BKS Iyengar
Iyengar was an eminent exponent of yoga as enunciated in the ancient ‘Patanjali Sutra’.
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Tag: benefits of yoga
Extended Puppy Pose – Uttana Shishosana
This pose stretches the spine and the shoulder. Helps to release the back pain.
Bridge Pose – Sethu Bhandhasana
This pose is highly recommended for lower back pain. It stretches the chest, neck, and spine. Repeat this pose 4 to 5 times.
Spinal Twist On The Floor – Supta Matsyendrasana
This relaxing pose will release your lower back and increase overall spinal flexibility at the same time. It also massages lower back and hips.
Pigeon Pose – Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
From Downward Facing Dog, step both feet together and bring your right knee forward between your hands so your outer right leg is resting on the mat.
Child pose – Balasana
Sit back on heels and open knees about hip width on a mat.
Downward Facing Dog – Adhomukha Svanasana
This classic yoga pose is a great total body stretch that targets back extensors, or the large muscles that help form your lower back, support your spine, and help you stand and lift objects.
Spinal Twist or Marichyasana
Practicing this exercise helps to cure all the spinal problems.
