Legs-up-on-the-wall pose or Viparita Karani is a restorative yoga posture that is very relaxing and distresses the mind and body, and encourages blood circulation back up from the legs.
The cat-cow pose, known as Marjariasana, is often practiced as part of a warm-up. It is a wonderful stretch and relaxes the back, releases stiffness and prepares the back for backbends
Challenging at first, the boat pose requires you to engage the core, hold still and breathe deep. It’s often used as a preparatory pose for more challenging yoga postures related to core and arm strength.
Known as Ardha Pincha Mayurasana in Sanskrit, the Dolphin pose stretches and strengthens the upper body, improves flexibility in the hamstrings and is a great preparatory pose for intense inversions.
