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Next is Utkatasana, Awkward pose… Strengthens: Triceps Deltoids Abdominal muscles Quadriceps Most major muscle groups! Stretches: Feet Ankles Shins Hips Shins Stimulates: Liver Spleen Intestines Pancreas The three parts of awkward pose require (and build) massive strength. “All muscles nice and tight, like rocks,”… Continue Reading “Right foot step to the right, six inches apart.”
Next is Padahastasana, Hands-to-Feet pose Strengthens: Biceps, Deltoids, Trapezius , Quadriceps , Calf muscles, Rectus abdominis. Stretches: Hamstrings, Spine, Sciatic nerve, Tendons and ligaments of the legs, Shoulders. Stimulates: Pineal and pituitary glands, Colon, Kidneys, Pancreas. Padahastasana is the first forward bend in the Bikram series.… Continue Reading “Last chance, lock your knees!”