Asanas - Simhasana Box

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Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Yoga Sutras, focus on providing practices Asanas ("Postures") and Pranayama ("Breathwork"), to attain Liberation (Moksha or Kaivalya) and realize the eternal, true Self by achieving Union with the Universal Consciousness. 

Simhasana Box - Asanas

Anahatasana - "Heart Melting Pose"

Benefits:

  1. Relieves tension in Neck, Shoulders and Upper Back
  2. Improves the mobility of the Shoulder Girgle
  3. Opens the Heart Chakra
  4. Calms the Nervous System
  5. Increases Immunity
  6. Stimulates the Thymus Gland
  7. Improves Digestion
  8. Increases Energy Flow (Prana), throughout the Body

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana – Supported Bridge Pose (Simhasana Box Asanas)

    Benefits:

    1. Strenthens the Core, Glutes & Thighs
    1. Improves Metabolism by stimulating the Thyroid Gland
    2. Corrects posture
    3. Improves the Flexibility of the Spine
    4. Increases Lung Capacity
    5. Improves Digestion
    6. Reduces Back Pain
    7. Improves Blood Circulation

    Viparita Karani – “Half Candle”  Pose (Simhasana Box Asanas)

    Benefits:

    1. Relieves tension in Neck,Shoulders and Spine
    1. Improves Digestion
    2. Stimulates the Thyroid and Prostate Glands
    1. Reduces Stress
    2. Increases Immunity
    3. Facilitates Healty Blood Flow
    4. Tones the Legs and Glutes
    5. Promotes Respiratory vitality

    Supta Baddha Konasana – Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Simhasana Box Asanas)

    Benefits:

    1. Improves Digestion by Stimulating the Abdominal organs (Ovaries, Bladder, Pancreas and Kidneys)
    2. Relieves Menstrual discomfort assists with menstrual cramps, symptoms of menopause and fertility
    3. Relaxes the Nervous system
    4. Lowers Blood Pressure
    5. Opens the Heart Chakra (Improves Circulation to the Heart, Chest and Ribcage)
    6. Encourages the Balance in Hormones
    7. Corrects Posture
    8. Opens the Hips and Pelvis

    Salamba Matsyasana – Supported Fish Pose (Simhasana Box Asanas)

    Benefits:

    1. Improves Digestion by Stimulating the Abdominal organs (Ovaries, Bladder, Pancreas and Kidneys)
    2. Relieves Menstrual discomfort assists with menstrual cramps, symptoms of menopause and fertility
    3. Stimulates the Thyroid/ Parathyroid glandsLowers Blood Pressure
    4. Opens the Heart Chakra (Improves Circulation to the Heart, Chest and Ribcage)
    5. Encourages the Balance in Hormones
    6. Corrects Posture
    7. Enhances Flexibility
    8. Reduces Fatigue and Stress