This blog post from sammakaruna.org shares with us some of the less obvious benefits we can get from doing yoga! And I can personally say that I agree with them all! *Boost your immunity *Ease migraines *Boost sexual pleasure *Improve sleep *Fight food cravings
I LOVE this pose. It's perfect to do alone, at the start of a yoga practice or for relaxation during practice. Personally, I enjoy closing my eyes and focusing on the spot between my eyebrows (the third eye), helping me to focus my mind and go inside. The benefits Relaxing; relieving stress Releases tension in the back, neck & shoulders Stretches ankles, thighs, hips and spine Tip Press sit bones towards the heels, whilst trying to lengthen the spine all the way to the head, whilst relaxing the neck. In class I love to strategically place my hands across clients' back to help deepen the pose and its benefits. Caution Knee injury Pregnancy Diarrhea
