Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer Over 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free (71 page)

82. Sit on Heels (toes tucked).
Lengthens the spine, and opens the arches of the feet.

83. Hero.
Improves posture and aids digestion.

84. Hero Twist.
Improves posture, aids digestion, and promotes blood flow to the vital organs.

85. Hero (reclined).
Opens up the spine, improves health of the knees, and calms the mind.

86. Cow Face.
Opens the hips and calms the mind.

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87. Cow Face with Shoulder Opener (upright).
Opens up the hips and shoulders, and calms the mind.

88. Cow Face with Shoulder Opener (forward bend).
Opens up the hips and shoulders, lengthens the spine, and calms the mind.

89. Ankle to Knee.
Opens up the hips and calms the mind.

90. Ankle to Knee (forward bend).
Opens up the hips and calms the mind.

91. Seated Shin Hug.
Releases tension in the hips and improves range of motion in the hip joint.

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92. Compass.
Releases tension in the hips and hamstrings, and improves range of motion in the hip joint.

93. Pigeon (upright).
Releases tension in the hips.

94. Pigeon (front of thigh release).
Releases tension in the hips and front of thighs.

95. Pigeon (full).
Releases tension in the hips and thighs, and opens the spine.

96. Pigeon (torso release).
Releases tension in the hips, lengthens the torso, and calms the mind.

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