Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer Over 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free (78 page)

12. Low Lunge (back knee down, arch).
Opens the hips and lengthens the spine.

13. Low Lunge (back knee down, twist).
Opens the hips, lengthens the spine, and promotes blood flow to the vital organs.

14. Runner’s Stretch.
Opens the hamstrings and calms the mind.

15. Lizard.
Opens the hips and releases emotional tension.

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16. Lizard Twist (ankle hold).
Opens the hips and spine.

17. Single Leg Forward Bend.
Opens the hamstrings, lengthens the spine, and calms the mind.

18. High Lunge (arms down).
Builds body awareness, builds strength in the legs, and improves balance.

19. High Lunge (arms up).
Builds body awareness, builds strength in the legs, opens the torso, and improves balance.

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20. High Lunge (arms and hips up).
Builds body awareness, builds strength in the legs, opens the torso, and improves balance and coordi-nation.

21. High Lunge Twist.
Promotes blood flow to the vital organs, and builds strength in the hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and arms.

22. High Lunge Prayer Twist.
Promotes blood flow to the vital organs, tones the abdominals, and strengthens the legs.

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