Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer Over 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free (81 page)

47. Eagle.
Strengthens the legs, and improves balance and concentration.

48. Dancer.
Strengthens the legs, and improves flexibility, balance, and concentration.

49. Down Dog.
Opens the backs of the legs, opens the shoulders, releases tension in the head and neck, improves blood flow in the entire body, and calms the mind.

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50. Down Dog (bend knees and elbows).
Opens the backs of the legs more gently than down dog, opens the shoulders, releases tension in the head and neck, improves blood flow in the entire body, and calms the mind.

51. Down Dog (lift heels).
Opens the backs of the legs, strengthens the calves, releases tension in the head and neck, improves blood flow in the entire body, and calms the mind.

52. Down Dog Split.
Improves flexibility in the hamstrings, releases tension in the head and neck, improves blood flow in the entire body, improves circulation in the legs, and calms the mind.

53. Down Dog Split (open hips).
Improves range of motion in the hips, improves flexibility in the hamstrings, releases tension in the head and neck, improves blood flow in the entire body, improves circulation in the legs, and calms the mind.

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54. Down Dog Split (open hips, bent knee).
Improves range of motion in the hips, improves flexibility in the hamstrings, opens the torso, releases tension in the head and neck, improves circulation in the legs, and calms the mind.

55. Down Dog (knee to elbow).
Improves body awareness, strengthens the abdominals, strengthens the arms, strengthens the legs, and improves concentration.

56. Down Dog (split knee across).
Improves body awareness, strengthens the abdominals, strengthens the arms, strengthens the legs, improves concentration and balance, and promotes blood flow to the vital organs.

57. Down Dog (split knee to nose).
Improves body awareness, strengthens the abdominals, strengthens the arms and legs, and improves concentration.

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