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Day 10-
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
the meaning: nadi - channel / shodhana - purification / parnayama - breath control
Benefits:
Lowers heart rate
Clear and balanced respiratory channels
Reduces stress and anxiety
Purifies subtle energy channels
Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
Clears and releases toxins
Helps balance hormones
Balances solar and lunar energies
Balances both hemispheres of the brain
Mental clarity and alertness
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Day 9-
Trikonasana
the meaning: trikon - triangle / asana - posture
Benefits:
Expands the side waist
Opens the heart
Strengthens core muscles
Lengthens the back
Heals the internal organs
Improves balance
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Day 8-
Brhamari Pranayama
the meaning: bramar - black Indian bee / pranayama - breath control
Benefitls:
Relieves stress
Alleviates anger, anxiety and insomnia
Increases healing capacity of the body
Strengthens and improves the voice
The vibration creates a soothing effect on the mind and nervous system
Helps reduce blood pressure
Helps relieve migraines
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Day 7-
Arda Padmasana
the meaning: ardha - half / padmasana - lotus
Benefits:
Opens and stretches the hips, knees and ankles
Improves posture
Has a relaxing effect on the nervous system
Blood flow is redirected to the abdominal region and stimulates the digestive process
Allows the body to be held completely steady for long periods of time
Holds the trunk and head like a pillar with the legs as a strong foundation
Calms the mind
First step toward real meditation
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Day 6-
Ashtanga Namaskara
the meaning: ashta - eight / anga - part / namaskara - salutation
Benefits:
Strengthens arm and leg muscles
Develops the chest
Opens the heart
Improves flexibility and posture
Strengthens the complete back
Purifies the body from the outside in
Enhances life and body awareness
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Day 5-
Parvatasana
the meaning: parvata - mountain / asana - posture
Benefits:
Whole body stretch
Better circulation to the brain
Strengthens fragile areas of the body
Spine becomes elastic
Chest muscles are toned
Strengthens the nerves in the limbs and back
Stimulates circulation in the upper spine
Stretches calf and hamstring muscles
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Day 4-
Ashwa Sanchalanasana
the meaning: ashwa - horse / sanchalan - movement or stepping / asana - posture
Benefits:
Tones the abdominal organs
Strengthens the back
Relieves tension and strengthens the muscles of the lower body
Improves lung and heart capacity
Improves digestion and metabolism
Induces balance in the nervous system
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Day 3-
Padhastasana
the meaning: pada - foot / hasta - hand / asana - posture
Benefits:
Massages and tones digestive organs
Relieves flatulence, constipation and indigestion
Stimulates and tones spinal nerves
Increases concentration
Improves metabolism
Helps with nasal and throat ailments
Calms the mind
Soothes the central nervous system