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STRUCTURE OF FLOWS APY Agni Namaskar

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Structure of APY Agni Namaskar


Half Cycle- 62 positions / Full Cycle- 124 position
The universe is made up of five elements, a concept known as
Panchmahabhuta that has its origin from the ancient practices of Ayurveda
and Yoga. They are Ether (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal), and
Earth (Prithvi).
This flow has been artistically designed by Grand Master Akshar to
channelize the flow of Agni in our body and open our muscles. The eternal
flame that ignites the universe and is ever present within human body is a
manifestation of the Agni tatva. Agni is hot, sharp, and radiant. It is both a
transformational force and a binding element that permits a realization of the
subtlest energies. Agnis qualities relate it to our sense of vision, making it
the tatva for our sense of sight. The power of Agni is so great that it has to
be tapered so that it can be used in a form to heel. It melts away all the
toxins and it showers us with light to lead us away from darkness. It
illuminates our path to transport us from materialism to spiritualism and
from self centeredness to openness.

Position 0: Balasana (Extended baby pose)


How to Practice

Kneel down on mat and sit on your heels


Inhale and raise arms above head
Exhale and bend your upper body forward
Fore-head to touch the mat
Arms and head straight in line with the trunk
Pelvis should rest on the heels

Breathing
Inhale when raising arms and exhale when lowering the body
Bodhi
Awareness on bowing down, to energies of earth, with the feeling of
gratitude and surrender.
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Benefits

Stretches and strengthens back muscles


Releases pressure on discs
Beneficial for reproductive organs
Provides brief relaxation
Good neutralizing position after gentle back bends

Position 1: Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)


How to practice

Slowly kneel on to your mat


Rest buttocks on soles of your feet
Keep right toe on the left toe
Separate heels to a point where they touch the sides of your hip
Place palms on your Knees
Sit with your back straight

Breathing
Soft inhale-exhale
Bodhi
Awareness should be on the stretch/press on your legs.
Benefits

Asana relaxes and strengthens feet, ankle, and knee caps.


Improves digestion and
Massages the abdominal organs.

Position 2: Santolanasana (Plank pose)


How to practice

Extend body forward


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Place palms firmly on floor and shift body weight to your arms
Lift knees up and grip the floor with toes. Tuck your stomach in.
Most importantly, head neck and spine should be in one straight line
Arms should be kept straight right below shoulders
Focus the gaze towards floor ensuring that it is few inches forward

Breathing
Exhale while assuming the position
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping the body in one straight line.
Benefits

Strengthens thigh, arms, shoulders, and spine muscles.


Improves balance in nerves

Position 3: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Lift head up and inhale, with exhale breath lift pelvis up


Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you assume the position
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
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Strengthens and tones legs


Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 4: Eka Pada Adhomukhi Swanasana (One Leg Downward-Right leg)


How to practice

Inhale stretch right leg straight up as much as you can


Point your right toe to the sky
Keep your hips parallel
Legs and arms should be straight
Bring your gaze down to the floor

Breathing
Inhale while raising leg
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in legs and keeping both knees straight. Focus on
relaxation of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades and relieves stress in back
Strengthens and tones legs and hip muscles
Back of thigh and calves are stretched alternatively
Improves balance and strength

Position 5: Ek Pada Sanchalit Chaturangasana (Four-fold with leg raise


variation Right leg)
How to practice

Engage whole body, lower it down with leg still raised (Chaturanga
(four-fold))
Keep body straight without forming curve in back
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms

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Breathing
Exhale as you go down
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, back, abdomen, and legs.


Expands rib cage, and
Energies the body.

Position 6: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Inhale pull back


Exhale place foot down and lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Inhale as pull back from earlier position.Exhale as you place foot down.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow
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Position 7: Eka Pada Adhomukhi Swanasana (One Leg Downward-Right leg)


How to practice

Inhale stretch left leg straight up as much as you can


Point your left toe to the sky
Keep your hips parallel
Legs and arms should be straight
Bring your gaze down to the floor

Breathing
Inhale while raising leg
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in legs and keeping both knees straight. Focus on
relaxation of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades and relieves stress in back
Strengthens and tones legs and hip muscles
Back of thigh and calves are stretched alternatively
Improves balance and strength

Position 8: Ek Pada Sanchalit Chaturangasana (Four-fold with leg raise


variation Left leg)
How to practice

Engage whole body, lower it down with leg still raised (Chaturanga
(four-fold))
Keep body straight without forming curve in back
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms

Breathing
Exhale as you go down
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Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, back, abdomen, and legs.


Expands rib cage, and
Energies the body.

Position 9: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Inhale pull back


Exhale place foot down and lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Inhale as pull back from earlier position.Exhale as you place foot down.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 10: Eka Pada Adhomukhi Swanasana (One Leg Downward-Right


Knee fold variation)
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How to practice

Inhale stretch right leg straight up as much as you can


Fold knee and point to the sky
Left leg and arms should be straight
Bring your gaze down to the floor

Breathing
Inhale while raising leg
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in legs and opening of thigh muscles.
Benefits

Calms mind
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades and relieves stress in back
Strengthens and tones legs and hip muscles
Opens hip flexors
Inner side of thigh and calves are stretched alternatively
Improves balance and strength

Position 11: Chamatkarasana (Magic pose)


How to practice

Drop right leg on left side, keeping left at same position


Invert your body with chest and stomach facing sky/wall
Raise pelvis up and arch your back
Drop right hand, down at the same time do not touch it to the floor
Stretch neck and try to look back as much as you can

Breathing
Exhale while dropping leg and inhale while lifting pelvis up
Bodhi
Awareness on the soft landing of the leg and intense front body stretch
Benefits
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Improves body posture


Increases lung capacity
Intense stretch to arms, chest, neck and shoulder
Energizes spine and makes it supple
Works on digestive, respiratory, nervous, glandular and cardiovascular
systems

Position 12: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Shift body weight on left side(hand and leg)


Raise right leg and hand turn your body with exhale breath
Place foot down and lift pelvis up(chest is facing floor now)
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you turn the body.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 13: Eka Pada Adhomukhi Swanasana (One Leg Downward-Left


Knee fold variation)
How to practice
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Inhale stretch left leg straight up as much as you can


Fold knee and point to the sky
Right leg and arms should be straight
Bring your gaze down to the floor

Breathing
Inhale while raising leg
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in legs and opening of thigh muscles.
Benefits

Calms mind
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades and relieves stress in back
Strengthens and tones legs and hip muscles
Opens hip flexors
Inner side of thigh and calves are stretched alternatively
Improves balance and strength

Position 14: Chamatkar asana (Magic Pose)


How to practice

Drop left leg on right side, keeping right at same position


Invert your body with chest and stomach facing sky/wall
Raise pelvis up and arch your back
Drop left hand, down at the same time do not touch it to the floor
Stretch neck and try to look back as much as you can

Breathing
Exhale while dropping leg and inhale while lifting pelvis up
Bodhi
Awareness on the soft landing of the leg and intense front body stretch
Benefits

Improves body posture


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Increases lung capacity


Intense stretch to arms, chest, neck and shoulder
Energizes spine and makes it supple
Works on digestive, respiratory, nervous, glandular and cardiovascular
systems

Position 15: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Shift body weight on right side(hand and leg)


Raise left leg and hand turn your body with exhale breath
Place foot down and lift pelvis up(chest is facing floor now)
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you turn the body.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 16: Koundinyasana (Knee on elbow variation Right leg)


How to practice

With inhale assume plank posture


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Tense abdominal muscles


Engage whole body, lower it down and simultaneously bring right knee
on right shoulder(Chaturanga (four-fold))
Point right toe
Keep body straight without forming curve in back
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms

Breathing
Inhale and assume plank and exhale as you go down in chaturanga
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, back, abdomen, and legs


Expands rib cage
Energies the body
Opens inner thighs
Instills the feeling of strength and freshness

Position 17: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Inhale pull back


Exhale place foot down and lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Inhale as pull back from earlier position.Exhale as you place foot down.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
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Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 18: Koundinyasana (Knee on shoulder variation Left leg)


How to practice

With inhale assume plank posture


Tense abdominal muscles
Engage whole body, lower it down and simultaneously bring left knee
on right shoulder(Chaturanga (four-fold))
Point left toe
Keep body straight without forming curve in back
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms

Breathing
Inhale and assume plank and exhale as you go down in chaturanga
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, back, abdomen, and legs


Expands rib cage
Energies the body
Opens inner thighs
Instills the feeling of strength and freshness

Position 19: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice

Inhale pull back


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Exhale place foot down and lift pelvis up


Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Inhale as pull back from earlier position.Exhale as you place foot down.
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow

Position 20: Jump in-between Palms


How to practice

Tighten your core and jump


Exactly in-between palms
Keep back straight
Push pelvis down but above from the floor

Breathing
Inhale as you jump in
Bodhi
Awareness on soft landing in-between the palms
Benefits

Mobilizes body and


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Helps reduce weight

Position 21: Chamatkarasana (Swing back-variation (right hand))


How to practice

Swing right hand back, place palm firmly on mat with fingers facing the
wall
Lift your pelvis as high as you can on both feet and right palm
Arch your back
Lift left hand up straight and look at your fingers
Come on your toes

Breathing
Inhale while going back
Bodhi
Awareness on arch of the back with expansion of chest
Benefits

Strengthens wrist and arm


Makes spine supple
Opens chest
Increases lung capacity
Strengthens legs
Tones abdominal muscles and removes extra fat

Position 22: Namaskarasana (full squat prayer pose)


How to practice

Bring right hand and upper body back in squat


Feet remains flat on the floor
Bring palms together on heart chakra in a gesture of prayer

Breathing
Inhale while bringing palms together
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Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in the groin
Benefits

Increases flexibility in hip


Stimulates nervous system
Strengthens thighs, knees, shoulders, arms and, neck

Position 23: Chamatkarasana (Swing back-variation (left hand))


How to practice

Swing left hand back, place palm firmly on mat with fingers facing the
wall
Lift your pelvis as high as you can on both feet and left palm
Arch your back
Lift right hand up straight and look at your fingers
Come on your toes

Breathing
Inhale while going back
Bodhi
Awareness on arch of the back with expansion of chest
Benefits

Strengthens wrist and arm


Makes spine supple
Opens chest
Increases lung capacity
Strengthens legs
Tones abdominal muscles and removes extra fat

Position 24: Namaskarasana (full squat prayer pose)


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How to practice

Bring left hand and upper body back in squat


Feet remains flat on the floor
Bring palms together on heart chakra in a gesture of prayer

Breathing
Inhale while bringing palms together
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in the groin
Benefits

Increases flexibility in hip


Stimulates nervous system
Strengthens thighs, knees, shoulders, arms and, neck

Position 25: Jump back


How to practice

Place hands and feet firmly on the ground


Inhale tighten your core and jump back
Come into plank

Breathing
Inhale as you jump back
Bodhi
Awareness on engaging spine and core.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs.

Position 26: Sanchalit Santolanasana (Push-up)

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How to practice

Head, neck and spine should be in one straight line


Grip the floor with toes and straighten knees
Arms should be kept straight right below shoulders
Focus the gaze towards floor ensuring that it is few inches forward
Engage whole body, lower it down [Chaturanga (four-fold)]
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms
Inhale and lift your body up into plank pose

Breathing
Exhale as you go down into Chaturanga pose, Inhale as you come up into
plank
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs.


Expands rib cage and energies the body.
Improves balance in nerves.

Position 27: Jump in-between Palms


How to practice

Tighten your core and jump


Exactly in-between palms
Keep back straight
Push pelvis down but above from the floor

Breathing
Inhale as you jump in
Bodhi
Awareness on soft landing in-between the palms
Benefits

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Mobilizes body and


Helps reduce weight

Position 28: Tadasana (Standing upright pose)


How to practice

Stand with feet together


keep arms by your side, with palms facing your thighs
Elongate your spine, body in one straight line
Distribute weight evenly on inner and outer edges of your feet and
toes and heels
Tighten knee caps
Tighten buttocks and pull in lower abdomen
Lift chest

Breathing
Soft breathing
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping spine straight and distributing body weight equally on
both feet
Benefits

Corrects posture
Helps to treat depression
Corrects flat feet
Tones and lifts pelvis and abdomen
Strengthens knee joints

Position 29: Full Squat


How to do

Raise arms straight in front of you with palms facing down.


Feet kept shoulder distance apart.
Keep back straight, while exhaling bend knees and lower your buttocks
till your thighs touch calf muscles.
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Bodhi
Awareness on keeping the back straight while going down.
Breathing
Exhale while lowering buttocks.
Benefits

Compound posture helps strengthen thighs, hamstring, calves, glutes


and lower back.
Tones abdomen.
Improves blood circulation in lower body as well as make blood
carrying vessel strong.
Releases stiffness in lower body.
Improves lubrication in knee joints.
Releases stress.

Position 30: Jump back


How to practice

Place hands and feet firmly on the ground


Inhale tighten your core and jump back
Come into plank

Breathing
Inhale as you jump back
Bodhi
Awareness on engaging spine and core.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs.

Position 31: Sanchalit Santolanasana (Push-up)


How to practice
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Head, neck and spine should be in one straight line


Grip the floor with toes and straighten knees
Arms should be kept straight right below shoulders
Focus the gaze towards floor ensuring that it is few inches forward
Engage whole body, lower it down [Chaturanga (four-fold)]
Form a right-angle with your upper and lower arms
Inhale and lift your body up into plank pose

Breathing
Exhale as you go down into Chaturanga pose, Inhale as you come up into
plank
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping leg raised and not sagging the back.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs.


Expands rib cage and energies the body.
Improves balance in nerves.

Position 32: Jump in-between Palms


How to practice

Tighten your core and jump


Exactly in-between palms
Keep back straight
Push pelvis down but above from the floor

Breathing
Inhale as you jump in
Bodhi
Awareness on soft landing in-between the palms
Benefits

Mobilizes body and


Helps reduce weight
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Position 33: Tadasana (Standing upright pose)


How to practice

Stand with feet together


keep arms by your side, with palms facing your thighs
Elongate your spine, body in one straight line
Distribute weight evenly on inner and outer edges of your feet and
toes and heels
Tighten knee caps
Tighten buttocks and pull in lower abdomen
Lift chest

Breathing
Soft breathing
Bodhi
Awareness on keeping spine straight and distributing body weight equally on
both feet
Benefits

Corrects posture
Helps to treat depression
Corrects flat feet
Tones and lifts pelvis and abdomen
Strengthens knee joints

Position 34: Full Squat


How to Practice

Raise arms straight in front of you with palms facing down.


Feet kept shoulder distance apart.
Keep back straight, while exhaling bend knees and lower your buttocks
till your thighs touch calf muscles.

Bodhi

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Awareness on keeping the back straight while going down.


Breathing
Exhale while lowering buttocks.
Benefits

Compound posture helps strengthen thighs, hamstring, calves, glutes


and lower back.
Tones abdomen.
Improves blood circulation in lower body as well as make blood
carrying vessel strong.
Releases stiffness in lower body.
Improves lubrication in knee joints.
Releases stress.

Position 35: Bakasana (Crane Pose)


How to Practice

Place palms flat exactly in front of toes


Fingers pointing forward and wide apart
Slightly bend elbows
Place knees on outer side of upper arms and lean forward
Press hands firmly onto the ground and shift body weight on the arms
Lift the feet off the floor
Balance in the position and bring feet together
Focus the gaze to improve balance
Hold the position for 10 seconds

Bodhi
Awareness on balancing on arm.
Breathing
Inhale while coming in position and hold breath.
Benefits

Strengthens arms and wrists


Tones stomach and gives strength to abdominal organs
Improves concentration
Balances nervous system
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Develops sense of balance

Position 36: Lie down on back


How to Practice

Lie flat on your back with feet 1 ft apart


Place hands alongside ears
Fingers facing shoulders

Bodhi
Prepare mind for performing Chakrasana (wheel Pose)
Breathing
Soft inhale exhale
Benefits

Relaxes body
Calms mind
Prepares for next moves

Position 37: Chakrasana(Wheel Pose)


How to practice

Fold knees and open them hip width apart, heels making 90 degrees
angle with knees
Inhale press hands and feet on the ground and lift whole body up
Raise pelvis up and arch your back
Straighten your arms and legs as much as possible
Distribute body weight evenly between hands and feet
Gaze straight back and relax your neck
Hold the posture for 10 seconds

Breathing
Inhale while lifting pelvis and back up
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Bodhi
Awareness on relaxing the spine in final position and stretch in chest and
abdomen
Benefits

Improves body posture


Increases lung capacity
Intense stretch to arms, chest, neck and shoulder
Energizes spine and makes it supple
Works on digestive, respiratory, nervous, glandular and cardiovascular
systems

Position 38: Lie down on back


How to Practice

Slowly lower body down


Place head down on floor
Lie down on back
Keep knees folded

Bodhi
Awareness on slowly coming down from chakrasana
Breathing
Soft inhale exhale
Benefits

Relaxes body
Calms mind
Serves as transition between moves

Position 39:Namaskarasana (full squat pose)


How to practice
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Stretch hands above head, interlock palms and come up


Sit with pelvis above ground
Feet remains flat on the floor
Palms placed firmly besides feet

Breathing
Exhale while coming up
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in the groin
Benefits

Increases flexibility in hip


Stimulates nervous system
Strengthens thighs, knees, shoulders, arms and, neck

Position 40: Hast-utthan Asana (Raised-arm Pose)


How to practice

Inhale deeply
Raise arms above head
Tilt head backwards and look up at hands
Slightly bend back
Focus on looking at hands

Breathing
Deep inhale while raising the arms
Bodhi
Be aware of expansion of lungs and stretch in abdomen.
Benefits

Helps in curing stiffness in shoulder and upper back


Opens up lungs
Improves blood circulation
Strengthens heart.
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Position 41: Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot Pose)


How to practice

Bend upper body forward from the hips until palms touch the floor
Draw hamstring and tailbone upward
Palms should lie flat on either side of feet, without bending knees
Place upper body on legs
Look towards legs
Do not strain

Breathing
Exhale as you go down into asana.
Bodhi
Focus on back and pelvic region
Benefits

Controls blood pressure


Soothes brain cells
Makes spine flexible
Alleviates back pain
Prevents constipation
Helps reduce fat and
Calms mind.

Position 42: Hast-utthan Asana (Raised-arm Pose)


How to practice

Inhale deeply
Raise arms above head
Tilt head backwards and look up at hands
Slightly bend back
Focus on looking at hands

Breathing

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Deep inhale while raising the arms


Bodhi
Be aware of expansion of lungs and stretch in abdomen.
Benefits

Helps in curing stiffness in shoulder and upper back


Opens up lungs
Improves blood circulation
Strengthens heart.

Position 43: Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot Pose)


How to practice

Bend upper body forward from the hips until palms touch the floor
Draw hamstring and tailbone upward
Palms should lie flat on either side of feet, without bending knees
Place upper body on legs
Look towards legs
Do not strain

Breathing
Exhale as you go down into asana.
Bodhi
Focus on back and pelvic region
Benefits

Controls blood pressure


Soothes brain cells
Makes spine flexible
Alleviates back pain
Prevents constipation
Helps reduce fat and
Calms mind.

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Position 44: Hast-utthan Asana (Raised-arm Pose)


How to practice

Inhale deeply
Raise arms above head
Tilt head backwards and look up at hands
Slightly bend back
Focus on looking at hands

Breathing
Deep inhale while raising the arms
Bodhi
Be aware of expansion of lungs and stretch in abdomen.
Benefits

Helps in curing stiffness in shoulder and upper back


Opens up lungs
Improves blood circulation
Strengthens heart.

Position 45: Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot Pose)


How to practice

Bend upper body forward from the hips until palms touch the floor
Draw hamstring and tailbone upward
Palms should lie flat on either side of feet, without bending knees
Place upper body on legs
Look towards legs
Do not strain

Breathing
Exhale as you go down into asana.

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Bodhi
Focus on back and pelvic region
Benefits

Controls blood pressure


Soothes brain cells
Makes spine flexible
Alleviates back pain
Prevents constipation
Helps reduce fat and
Calms mind.

Position 46: Jump back (Open legs)


How to practice

Place hands and feet firmly on the ground


Inhale tighten your core and jump back with open legs
Back should be straight

Breathing
Inhale as you jump back
Bodhi
Awareness on engaging spine and core.
Benefits

Strengthens wrist, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs.


Stretches legs

Position 47: Urdhva Mukhi Swanasana (Upward Dog Open feet)


How to practice

Come on toes
Tighten leg and stomach muscles while drawing the tailbone in
With inhalation swing forward with nose an inch above from floor
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Bend entire upper body back with chest open, extending back bend till
spine
You are on your palms and feet(toes)
Wrists being directly below the shoulder making right angle with arms
Open shoulders and look up

Breathing
Inhale as you raise your body and exhale while going into next position
Bodhi
Awareness on avoiding hollow back and opening of shoulders
Benefits

Opens chest and stretches shoulders


Increases lung capacity
Stomach and leg muscles are strengthened
Improves flexibility of spine
Stretches legs
Instills the feeling of positivity with increase in confidence

Position 48: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog-open legs)


How to practice

With exhale breath swing back keeping nose an inch above from floor
Lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
Body weight should be equally distributed between hands and feet
Look towards your navel
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you lift pelvis up
Bodhi

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Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation


of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind,
Slows heartbeat,
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades,
Strengthens and tones legs, and
Checks heavy menstrual flow.

Position 49: Urdhva Mukhi Swanasana (Upward Dog Open feet)


How to practice

Come on toes
Tighten leg and stomach muscles while drawing the tailbone in
With inhalation swing forward with nose an inch above from floor
Bend entire upper body back with chest open, extending back bend till
spine
You are on your palms and feet(toes)
Wrists being directly below the shoulder making right angle with arms
Open shoulders and look up

Breathing
Inhale as you raise your body and exhale while going into next position
Bodhi
Awareness on avoiding hollow back and opening of shoulders
Benefits

Opens chest and stretches shoulders


Increases lung capacity
Stomach and leg muscles are strengthened
Improves flexibility of spine
Stretches legs
Instills the feeling of positivity with increase in confidence

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Position 50: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog-open legs)


How to practice

With exhale breath swing back keeping nose an inch above from floor
Lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
Body weight should be equally distributed between hands and feet
Look towards your navel
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you lift pelvis up
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind,
Slows heartbeat,
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades,
Strengthens and tones legs, and
Checks heavy menstrual flow.

Position 51: Urdhva Mukhi Swanasana (Upward Dog Open feet)


How to practice

Come on toes
Tighten leg and stomach muscles while drawing the tailbone in
With inhalation swing forward with nose an inch above from floor
Bend entire upper body back with chest open, extending back bend till
spine
You are on your palms and feet(toes)
Wrists being directly below the shoulder making right angle with arms
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Open shoulders and look up

Breathing
Inhale as you raise your body and exhale while going into next position
Bodhi
Awareness on avoiding hollow back and opening of shoulders
Benefits

Opens chest and stretches shoulders


Increases lung capacity
Stomach and leg muscles are strengthened
Improves flexibility of spine
Stretches legs
Instills the feeling of positivity with increase in confidence

Position 52: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog-open legs)


How to practice

With exhale breath swing back keeping nose an inch above from floor
Lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight pushing heels down to
ground
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
Body weight should be equally distributed between hands and feet
Look towards your navel
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you lift pelvis up
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits
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Calms mind,
Slows heartbeat,
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades,
Strengthens and tones legs, and
Checks heavy menstrual flow.

Position 53: Join feet together in Downward Dog

Position 54: Jump in-between Palms


How to practice

Slightly fold knee


Tighten your core and jump
Exactly in-between palms
Keep back straight
Push pelvis down but above from the floor

Breathing
Inhale as you jump in
Bodhi
Awareness on soft landing in-between the palms
Benefits

Mobilizes body and


Helps reduce weight

Position 55: Dandasana (Staff Pose)


How to practice

Stretch both legs forward


Arms besides pelvis
Back straight with head and neck erect

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Breathing
Inhale while jumping in and exhale while placing legs on the floor
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretching both legs forward directly with a jump
Benefits

Corrects posture
Strengthens the core muscles
Boosts confidence
Energizes body

Position 56: Setuasana (Bridge Pose)


How to practice

Place your palms 1ft away from body with fingers pointing forward
Hands should be shoulder distance apart
Inhale and press hands and feet down on the mat while lifting hips and
chest out
Tilt your head back and relax neck there
Press feet flat on the ground and keep legs straight
Keep arms also straight without bending elbows
Hold for 10 seconds

Breathing
Inhale while lifting body up straight
Bodhi
Awareness on the keeping hands and leg straight and not sagging the back
Benefits

Strengthens shoulders thighs and wrists


Opens shoulders and chest
Stretches whole front body
Stabilizes and stretches spine

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Position 57: Lie down on back


How to Practice

Slowly lower body down


Lie down on back
Keep legs and feet together
Arms besides body with palms facing down

Bodhi
Awareness on slowly coming down from setuasana
Breathing
Soft inhale exhale
Benefits

Relaxes body
Calms mind
Serves as transition between moves

Position 58: Halasana (Plough Pose)


How to Practice

Using abdominal muscles with inhalation lift legs up 90 degrees


Press palms down and lift back away from floor(you may take support
of palms)
Take both legs behind your head
Put toes down on the floor
Neck should remain relaxed and body weight should be carried by
shoulders
Straighten arms and place palms down
Hold the pose for 10 seconds

Bodhi
Awareness on keeping neck relaxed and pressing heels down on floor
Breathing
Inhale while lifting legs and breathe slowly after you assume final position
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Benefits

Activates thyroid glands balancing metabolic rate


Relieves constipation and activates digestion
Stimulates hormonal balance and blood circulation
Massages abdominal organs
Improves liver and kidney functions
Tones spinal muscles
Strengthens shoulders
Increase immunity
Instills energy confidence and strength

Postion59: Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)


How to practice

With exhale breath drop legs down on floor slowly keeping them
together
Lift upper body
Pull stomach in
Inhale and stretch your hands up, palms facing each other and keeping
elbows straight
Stretch spine upward, keep head between arms
Keep knees straight and press thighs towards the floor
Exhale and bend forward from lower back
Bring hands down and hold big toes with fingers and thumbs
Place upper body on lower body
Touch nose to knees
Hold the pose for 10 secs

Bodhi
Awareness on keeping neck relaxed and pressing heels down on floor
Breathing
Exhale drop legs down, inhale lift hands up and with exhale breath bend
forward
Benefits

Tones and strengthens the chest muscles


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Reduces acidity and blotting of stomach


Tones and massaging abdominal (kidneys, bladder, pancreas and
adrenal glands) and the pelvic region
Corrects posture
Stimulates reproductive organs
Improves concentration and calms mind
Energies body and keeps you active throughout the day
Helps to remove excess weight around abdomen
Very good for people suffering from Asthma and back pain

Position 60: Namaskarasana (full squat prayer pose)


How to practice

Inhale and raise torso up


Fold knees and come into squat
Feet remains flat on the floor
Palms firmly placed flat besides feet

Breathing
Inhale while raising torso up
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in the groin
Benefits

Increases flexibility in hip


Stimulates nervous system
Strengthens thighs, knees, shoulders, arms and, neck

Position 61: Adhomukhi Swanasana (Downward Dog)


How to practice
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Place palms flat besides feet and jump back


Lift pelvis up
Keep feet flat on floor with toes pointed straight
Head in between both arms
Legs and arms should be straight
The position look like inverted V alphabet

Breathing
Exhale as you bring the left leg back
Bodhi
Awareness on the stretch in shoulders and back of legs. Focus on relaxation
of hips.
Benefits

Calms mind
Slows heartbeat
Reduces stiffness in shoulder blades
Strengthens and tones legs
Checks heavy menstrual flow.

Position 62: Balasana (Extended baby pose)


How to Practice

Kneel down on mat and sit on your heels


Inhale and raise arms above head
Exhale and bend your upper body forward
Fore-head to touch the mat
Arms and head straight in line with the trunk
Pelvis should rest on the heels

Breathing
Inhale when raising arms and exhale when lowering the body
Bodhi
Awareness on bowing down, to energies of earth, with the feeling of
gratitude and surrender.
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Benefits

Stretches and strengthens back muscles


Releases pressure on discs
Beneficial for reproductive organs
Provides brief relaxation
Good neutralizing position after gentle back bends

Positions 63-124:
The above 62 positions completes half cycle. Repeat the same positions
again to complete the full cycle.

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