Parivrtta Utkatasana, Revolved Chair Pose, Twisted Chair Pose - Sharp Muscle

Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose): Steps, Benefits, and Contraindications

Parivrtta Utkatasana, also known as Revolved Chair Pose, strengthens the abdominal muscles, glute muscles, hamstrings, vastii, soleus, psoas minor, triceps brachii while stretches the latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior, trapezius, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and both internal and external obliques. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Challenge physical and mental flexibility with this twisted pose, a great way

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Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (Standing split pose): Steps, Benefits, Contraindictions

Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana, also known as Standing Split Pose, strengthens the hamstrings, ankles, knees, and thighs, while stretches the hamstrings, calves, groin and lower back. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW An intermediate to advanced level pose that stretches and strengthens the hamstrings and is often performed in preparation for Full Splits Pose (Hanumanasana). The pose

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Ragdoll Pose (Baddha Hasta Uttanasana or Dangling Pose) - Sharp Muscle

Ragdoll Pose (Baddha Hasta Uttanasana): Steps, Benefits, and Contraindictions

Ragdoll Pose, also known as Dangling Pose or Baddha Hasta Uttanasana, stretches the spine, hamstrings, and calves while strengthens the stomach, diaphragm, liver, kidneys, intestines, feet, and thighs. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW In this posture the urinary bladder meridian is greatly affected. This variation of the Standing Forward Bend Pose is considered good for the

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Tridosha: The Three Constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

The doctrine or theory of the tridosha holds that the three essential humors—Vata (wind), Pitta (bile), and Kapha (phlegm)—are determined by the interaction of the gross elements1: ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW What is the Tridosha theory? Ayurveda teaches us that the relative balance of humor, which ultimately expresses itself as a semi-fluid, constitutes one’s physical

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