Yoga XTC Gallery: Asanas Organized into Categories alphabetical • categorical • index (sanskrit / english) 5 Yoga Poses for Better Arms : Comfort In Style Magazine by Yogacara As well as balancing the body, mind and spirit, the toning and strengthening aspects of yoga asanas are evident. Many poses will help you to build strong and lean arms with defined muscle tone. The arm stretches and arm balances shown below will give you a great arm workout and bring desirable results. Cowface pose or Gomukhasana A challenging seated pose which opens up the shoulders and chest and stretches the arms. Starting in Dandasana (Staff Pose), cross right leg over left leg keeping both knees in line, stacked over each other.Extend your right hand back over your shoulder and simultaneously grasp the right hand with your left. Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana Increases the flexibility of the shoulders and the strength of the arms. Plank Pose and Side Plank Pose This upper body workout is excellent for strengthening the arms and spine, and has major toning benefits. *Image credits by Kelly Loves Whales, myyogaonline, lululemon athletica, tarnalberry on flickr
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10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety The mind, body and spirit are all connected and when a person suffers from mild depression or anxiety, the body is out of balance. Yoga is a series of stretches that helps bring balance to the body; not just focusing on the body’s health, but also on the mind and spirit. Always consult a physician or counsellor if you are having ongoing feelings of depression or anxiety and before trying any new exercise program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. & 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Slowly wake up the body, wiggling the toes and fingers. Focusing on breathing and practicing yoga poses can calm momentary anxiety and depression by giving the mind a peaceful focus and re-energizing the body.