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1. Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Ustrasana:

• Begin by sitting in a kneeling pose.
• Stand on the knees and widen the legs.
• Bring the hands facing downwards at the back of the hips.
• Slowly inhale and then lean backwards exhaling.
• In the process, slowly place the hands above the ankles.
• The head should be up and arms straight and hold your foot with your hands.
• Make sure that you do not strain the neck.
• Hold on to the position for about 30-40 seconds and then slowly come out.
• Repeat the process.

2. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Bhujangasana:

• Lie down with your stomach pressed against the floor.
• Place the hands in the area between the shoulders and the pelvic floor.
• Open the legs slightly out.
• Inhale and lift the upper body upwards. Make sure the navel is above ground level.
• Push the pelvic bone or stomach area down.
• Keep the elbows straight and then push the shoulders and head back as much as you can.
• Stay in the position for around 10 seconds, relax and then repeat the process.

3. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Dhanurasana:

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• Lie down on your stomach pressed against the floor.
• Slowly fold your knees and hold both ankles with your hands.
• Take a deep breath and then lift your chest.
• Now, pull the ankles and lift the body up.
• The body should be on the stomach and look like a bow.
• Also, the more you look up, the higher the angles will go..
• Keep taking deep breaths and hold on to the position for a few seconds.
• Then relax and repeat the process.

4. Malasana (Garland Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Malasana:

• Slowly bend down in a squat position keeping the legs wide apart.
• The pose is basically like sitting in an Indian toilet.
• Now press both the elbows against both the knees and lengthen the spine.
• Join hands like you are doing Namaste.
• Keep the neck and shoulders relax and breathe.
• The pose helps improve blood circulation in the pelvic region.

5. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Matsyasana:

• Lie down straight on your back.
• Keep the feet together and hands by the sides of your body.
• Place your palms beneath your hips and your elbows close towards each other and lift up your chest and head.
• Maintain the balance with your elbows firmly placed on the ground.
• Keeping your abdomen down, slowly lift your upper chest and do not stretch your neck too much.
• Take deep breaths in and out and remain in the position for about a minute. Then slowly come out of the position.

6. Baddhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Baddhakonasana:

• Sit with a straight back.
• Join the soles of the feet.
• Now interlock the fingers of the hands against the toes..
• Start flapping the thighs slowly and then increase the speed a bit.
• Breathe normally while doing this yoga pose.

7. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

Step-by-step procedure to perform Adho Mukha Svanasana:

• In a yoga mat, bend down in a dog pose with hands on the mat and toes tucked so that you won’t slide while lifting the knees.
• Slowly lift up, making sure the hips are moved up and the legs are straight.
• Keep the spine straight and press the legs against the floor to maintain the position for around 10 seconds.
• Relax and repeat the position.

To Conclude

Before performing these yoga asanas, it is always good to consult a medical expert or a yoga teacher to know more about the benefits and how these poses will help you.