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You should not attempt any of the yoga postures depicted below without the help of a fully qualified yoga teacher. Ensure you ask to see the qualifications of your yoga teacher.
The British Wheel of Yoga is recognised by the Sport council of Great Britain as the governing body for Yoga in the UK.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Trikonasana The Triangle Posture firms thigh, calf hamstring muscles of the legs, strengthens hip and ankle muscles, improves balance. Stretches arms, back, shoulders, and sides of torso. Stimulates abdominal organs and increases spinal flexibility.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Vibrabhadrasana Warrior 2 Strengthens back, legs, hips, arms and shoulders, stretches groin and leg muscles. Opens chest and improves balance and stamina.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Vibrabhadrasana Warrior 1 Strengthens back, legs, hips, arms and shoulders, stretches groin and leg muscles. Opens chest and improves balance and stamina.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Chakrasana Wheel Pose
Beneficial to the nervous, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and glandular systems.
It influences all the hormonal secretions and relieves various gynecological disorders. |
 | yoga asana image gallery Vasisthasana Side Plank Pose Strengthens the arms, especially the shoulder girdle (the muscles that stabilise the shoulder blades) |
 | yoga asana image gallery Namaskarparsvakonasana Lunging salute Develops the feet and legs, softens the back and mobilises the pelvis. It also nourishes the vertebrae, establishing, maintaining and strengthening the spinal column and relating muscles. The twisting action cleanses the abdominal organs, improves digestion, reduces constipation. Overall the posture enhances spinal flexibility, alignment and brings balance to mind and body. |
 | yoga asana image gallery Bhujangasana Cobra Strengthens back, abdomen, arms, and shoulders, and increases flexibility in the middle of the back.
Improves oxygen intake, increases circulation to the spine and improves digestion. |
 | yoga asana image gallery Baka Dhyanasana crane pose Balances the nervouse system, strenghens the wrists, arms and developes physical and mental balance
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 | yoga asana image gallery Adho Mukha Svanasana Downward facing dog Stretches back, legs, and backs of ankles, opens chest, massages abdominal muscles, and increases circulation to head and face. |
 | yoga asana image gallery Matsyendrasana Sitting Spinal Twist Stimulates the pancreas, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach and ascending and descending colons, useful in the treatment of diabetes, constipation, dyspepsia and urinary problems. It tones the nerve roots, and adjusts and realigns the vertebral column.The back muscles are pulled and stretched in a different direction than usual and this relieves them of tension. For more detail on this asana click here |
 | yoga asana image gallery Salambaparsvakonasana Supported lunge pose Gives a clear stretch to each side of the body, opens the pelvis, lengthens the spine, frees the chest, develops the feet and legs. It gives a gentle twist to the spine. teaches how to lengthen the side trunk without bending the waist.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Sirsasana The Headstand Known as the "King of Asanas" because of its many benefits, the Headstand is the first of the 12 asanas and is considered by many to be a panacea for countless human ills.
Sitting and standing for most of the day causes your circulation to become sluggish, so your heart has to work harder to pump sufficient blood to the upper parts of your body. Normally, your heart works against gravity; inverting your entire body lessens the strain on your heart, and allows a plentiful supply of oxygen-rich blood to reach your head and brain.
Headstand, and other inverted poses, increase circulation, stimulate the brain, enhance glandular system functioning, and relieve pressure on the abdominal organs.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Gormukhasana Cows Head Pose Improves posture by loosening up the shoulder joints and strengthening the muscles in the upper back and arms |
 | yoga asana image gallery Parivritti Janu Sirshasana Spiralled head to knee pose Stretches and massages each side of the abdomen and chest.
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 | yoga asana image gallery Ushtrasana Camel Pose Beneficial for the digestive system. Stretched the stomach and intestines. Stimulates spinal nerves, good for back ache, rounded back and drooping shoulders. Regulates the thyroid gland |
 | yoga asana image gallery Supta Vajrasana sleeping thunderbolt pose Beneficial for the digestive system. Stretched the stomach and intestines. Stimulates spinal nerves, makes the back flexible, brings more oxygen into the system, good for asthma and other lung ailments. Enhances creativity also regulates the thyroid gland |
Yoga is also non-competitive, is something everyone can do and benefit from, whatever your age or background. Yoga is unique in that it works on every aspect of the physical body, building up strength, stamina, toning, flexibility and well as improving the mental body through concentration, awareness and the ability to simply relax and be you. Phil's yoga classes will leave you feeling refreshed, energised and ready to face life head on. | |
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