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22/12/2016

21/12/2016

Ujjayi Pranayama(Conqueror Breath)

Contraindications and Cautions
Be careful not to tighten your throat

Benefits
Quiets the brain
Slows and smooths the flow of breath

21/12/2016

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama(Channel Cleaning Breath)
Benefits
Lowers heart rate and reduces stress and anxiety
Said to synchronize the two hemispheres of the brain
Said to purify the subtle energy channels (nadis) of the body so the prana flows more easily during pranayama practice
Contraindications and Cautions
Approach the practice of all bandhas and body mudras cautiously, especially without the direct guidance of an experienced teacher

Benefits

Lowers heart rate and reduces stress and anxiety
Said to synchronize the two hemispheres of the brain
Said to purify the subtle energy channels (nadis) of the body so the prana flows more easily during pranayama practice

21/12/2016

Kumbhaka Pranayama(Breath Retention)

21/12/2016

Dhyana(Big Mind Meditation)

21/12/2016

Camatkarasana(Wild Thing)

Contraindications and Cautions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rotator Cuff injuries

21/12/2016

Prasarita Padottanasana(Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

Contraindications and Cautions
Lower-back problems: Avoid the full forward bend

21/12/2016

Upavistha Konasana(Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)

Contraindications and Cautions
Lower-back injury: Sit up high on a folded blanket and keep your torso relatively upright.

21/12/2016

Virabhadrasana III(Warrior III Pose)

Contraindications and Cautions
High blood pressure

20/12/2016

Virabhadrasana I(Warrior I Pose)

Contraindications and Cautions
High blood pressure
Heart problems
Students with shoulder problems should keep their raised arms parallel (or slightly wider than parallel) to each other.
Students with neck problems should keep their head in a neutral position and not look up at the hands.

20/12/2016

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana(Upward-Facing Dog Pose)

Contraindications and Cautions
Back injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Headache
Pregnancy

20/12/2016

Urdhva Hastasana(Upward Salute)

Contraindications and Cautions
Avoid the raised arms in this pose with shoulder or neck injuries.