standing Asanas

from asana, pranayama, mudra bandha
swami satyananda sarasvat i
bihar school of yoga, india

This series of asanas has stretching and strengthening effect on the back, shoulder and legs muscles. they are particularly useful for those who spend a lot of time sitting down or who have stifness or pain in the back. they iprove posture, balance and muscular coordination. They also strengthen the muscles used to keep the back straight during meditation and increase oxygenation and lung capacity. Those who suffer from sciatica or slipped disc may practice hasta utthanasana, akarna dhanurasana and tadasana but should not practice any of the other standing asanas except under the guidance an expert yoga teacher.