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Shoulder
Stand
Sarwangasana
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Increase circulation, especially to the
brain. Stretches spine, also leg, back, abdominal muscles. Tones nervous system, Rejuvination, weight reduction.
Benefits all glands, especially thyroid.
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Do not attempt the asana in casesof cerebral sclerosis, severe otitis or sinusitis, anging. |
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Plough
Halasana
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Promotes suppleness of spine and of almost
all muscles. Improves circulation, especially
of spine. Tone nervous system, helps correct spinal curvature, Rejuvination, weight reduction.
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Hernia First days of menstrual cycle. |
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Fish
Matsyasana
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Promotes suppleness of spine and thorax, the latter with great benefit to the lungs. Removes stiffness in upper spine and neck, improves posture, corrects spinal curvature, strengthens back muscles, improves circulation,
Massages internal organs.
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Forward
Bend
Pashchimottanasana
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Stretches muscles of back, abdomen, arms,
legs. Tones all internal organs, and upper
region of the spine. Separates each vertebra to release spinal nerves. Reduces hips and thighs, flattens stomach by strengthening abdominal muscles. Aids digestion, cures chronic constipation.
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Spinal pain, not to be confused
With natural stiffness when the exercise is first attempted.
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