One aspect of the practice of yoga is the beautiful postures and poses called "asanas". Practiced mindfully, asanas can have innumerable benefits on the systems of the body.
Simply, there are ten categories the asanas can be organized into.
1. Standing poses improve circulation, strengthen leg muscles, and offer greater hip and knee mobility.
2. Seated poses release the spine while cooling and calming the body.
3. Inversions circulate the lymphatic system and decompress the lower back.
4. Lateral bends lengthen the spine while aiding digestion and proper breathing.
5. Twists relieve compression and gas while invigorating the nervous system.
6. Hip openers release tension and emotions. They strengthen the muscles surrounding the hips and expand mobility.
7. Back bends open the front side of the body and allow greater spine flexibility. They energize the whole body.
8. Forward folds calm the mind, relieving anxiety and stress. They stretch the posterior side of the body and aid in digestion.
9. Heart and shoulder openers assist in posture correction. They offer greater shoulder mobility and can help unstick emotions.
10. Balancing poses improve focus and strength. They boost confidence and help with circulation.
One well thought out yoga sequence can touch on each of these categories and bring loads of healing and energy and calm and heat and flexibility. Who wouldn't want this???
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