Yoga with Bishakha # Baddhakonasana # Malasana # Upavishtakonasana # Tolasana # Padmasana

1. Benefits of Baddhakonasana: "Baddha" means caught caught, restrained. "Kona" means an angle. In this posture, cobblers sit in India. It is well known that diseases of the urinary tract are rarely found among the Indian cobblers and the reason for that is that they sit all day in this pose. This pose is specially recommended for those suffering from urinary disorders. The pelvis, the abdomen and the back get a plentiful supply of blood and are hence stimulated. It keeps the kidney, the prostate and the urinary bladder healthy. It helps release sciatic pain and prevents hernia. The pose is a blessing to women. It check irregular menstrual periods and helps the ovaries to function properly. This pose is recommended for meditation and can be practiced after meals also. 2. Benefits of Malasana - " Mala" means garland. The asana tones the abdominal organs and releases back ache. Hence this asana is particularly beneficial in the advanced stages of pregnancy. 3. Benefits of Upavishtakonasana: Upavishta means seated, Kona means angle. The asana streches the hamstrings and helps in blood circulation in the pelvic region. The asana is a boon to women. It controls and regularises the menstrual flow and also stimulates the ovaries. 4. Benefits of Tolasana - This pose helps in developing wrist and shoulder strength. It activates the abdominal organs and helps build paraspinal muscles as well as abdominal muscles. It is quite an envigorating posture. 5. Benefits of Padmasana - "Padma" means a lotus. This is the lotus posture, one of the most important and useful asanas. It is the posture for meditation and the Buddha is often depicted in it. The position of the crossed legs and erect spine keeps the mind attentive and alert. The pose is great in curing stiffness in the knees and ankles. There is a good blood circulation in the lumbar region and abdomen, the spine and abdominal organs are toned.