Paripurna Navasana with partner (Full Boat)

• Stimulates the thyroid gland, increasing the body's metabolic rate.

• Improves blood circulation in the abdomen.

• Tones the abdominal muscles and organs.

• Relieves indigestion and flatulence.

• Tones the kidneys.

• Reduces lower backache by strengthening the spinal muscles.

Halasana (Plough)

• Stimulates the spinal nerves and brings an increased blood supply to the region, nourishing many of the essential internal organs.

• The thyroid gland is massaged and brought to its proper level of activity.

• Reduces fat in waistline and legs.

• Massages the internal organs; indigestion and constipation are relieved.

Urdhva Ekapada Adhomukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

• Calms the brain and gently stimulates the nerves.

• Slows down the heartbeat.

• Reduces stiffness in the shoulder blades and arthritis in the shoulder joints

• Strengthens the ankles and tones the legs.

• Checks heavy menstrual flow.

Prasarita Padottanasana II (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

• Increases blood flow to the trunk and the head.

• Hamstring and abductor muscles are fully developed.

Astavakrasana

• Tones the abdominal organs.

• The colon moves properly and toxins therein are eliminated.

• Requires experience to balance with the legs well stretched.

• The neck and arms will become more powerful.

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

• Rests and massages the heart.

• Soothes the adrenal glands.

• Tones the kidneys, bladder, and pancreas.

• Activates a sluggish liver, and improves the digestive system

• Helps to treat impotence.

• Stimulates the ovaries, uterus, and the entire reproductive system.

Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus)

• Calm the mind.

• Unstiffs knees and ankles.

• Expands the rib cage

• Increases the range of shoulder movements.

Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)

• Builds stamina.

• Alleviates insomnia.

• Reduces the occurrence of heart palpitations.

• Helps to cure halitosis.

• Strengthens the lungs.

• Improves the function of the pituitary and pineal glands.

• Increases the haemoglobin content in the blood.

• Relieves the symptoms of colds, coughs, and tonsillitis.

• Brings relief from digestive and eliminatory problems, when practiced in conjunction with Salamba Sarvangasana.

Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toes)

• Helps balance and poise.

• The legs stretch fully which makes the thighs and calves shapely.

• Tones the abdominal organs and keeps them free from sluggishness.

• Tones the kidneys, rejuvenates the whole spine and improves the digestion.

• Prevents hernia and relieves severe backaches.