Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer Over 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free (83 page)

74. Seated Easy Twist (hand on opposite knee).
Opens the hips, shoulders, torso, and improves digestion and blood flow to the vital organs.

75. Seated arm cross hold knees (cross-legged).
Opens the hips, and releases tension in the neck and head.

76. Seated Meditation (arms in V).
Opens the hips, improves concentration, and calms and opens the mind.

77. Alternate Nostril Breathing.
Regulates the nervous system, calms the mind, and improves breathing and lung capacity.

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78. Calm Eyes.
Eases eye tension and calms the mind.

79. Sit on Heels (palms in lap).
Lengthens the spine, improves posture, and calms the mind.

80. Sit on Heels (palms together).
Lengthens the spine, improves posture, and calms the mind.

81. Sit on Heels Easy Twist.
Lengthens the spine, and improves blood flow to the vital organs.

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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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