This page illustrates a few of the basic Yoga postures. There are over 200 Yoga postures and for the examples shown, we have only listed a few of the health benefits.

Dog Stretch Head Down

This pose strengthens the legs and ankles, relieves stiff shoulders, and gently stimulates the nervous system.

Dog Stretch Head Up

This pose rejuventates the spine, opens the chest allowing deeper breathing, tones the abdominal muscles and strengthens the arms shoulders.

Triangle

This pose strengthens the neck, shoulders, spine, legs and ankles. It also improves the circulation of blood and eases backache, indigestion, flatulence and gastric problems.

Warrior 1

This pose strengthens the back and abdominal muscles. It also improves digestion and relieves back pain and sciatica. It strengthens and stretches legs, ankles, and hips.

Tree

This pose tones the legs, stretches the hips and improves your sense of balance.

Bow

This pose strengthens the spine and abdominal muscles. It ensures healthy circulation and stimulates the pituitary, pineal and thyroid glands.