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Dru Yoga - Paschimottanasana: the sitting forward bend
The sitting forward bend, is great for releasing back tension as it stretches the hamstrings and lower back muscles. It also stimulates the digestive and reproductive systems by massaging the abdominal area. It activates the kidneys, liver, pancreas and adrenal glands and it can help improve diabetes.
Dru Yoga - Vyaghrasana: the tiger
Vyaghrasana is especially beneficial for those people who sit a lot as it strengthens the lower back, abdominal and gluteus maximus and medius muscles, which are all important for good posture.
It is also good for women after childbirth as it tones the female reproductive organs. On the mental and emotional level it brings a stronger sense of willpower and determination and the ability to be more flexible in facing life’s challenges is nurtured. On the energetic level your awareness is drawn first to Swadhistana chakra, rising to Manipura (around the level of the naval), Vishuddhi (at the throat) and Ajna (between the brows.
Dru Yoga - Utthita Parsvakonasana: the Bhima posture
The Bhima is a great side stretch, as well as an excellent toner for the quads, glutes and abdominals.
This posture is an extension of the lateral triangle: Utthita Trikonasana and it gives you a long side stretch, opening the intercostal muscles, the lungs and therefore the heart. It provides a much needed alignment between the crown of the head and the lower energy centres.
Dru Yoga - Dhanurasana: the bow
Dhanurasana or the Bow gives a complete activation of the whole spine, helping maintain both its suppleness and strength and also of the hips. It is an amazing backward bend, which opens the chest and stretches the pecs and the quads. In the final stage the bow gives a gentle massage to the abdominal organs, obviously aiding digestion.
Dru Yoga - Utthita Trikonasana: the triangle
Dru Yoga - Pindasana: the child pose
The child pose, helps to free tension in the area between the shoulder blades and along the whole length of the spine and is a calming posture.
Energetically, this posture allows for a resting phase on the earth, creating a wonderful circle of energy flowing over the top of the head and neck, shoulders, arms and hands to the feet, legs and over the back.
On a mental and emotional level you may sense a feeling of security and inner peace, as well as experiencing feelings of humility.
Bakasana helps to strengthen the spine, the pelvic girdle and the legs and it also helps with physical balance. It also helps the circulation of the blood to the head as it falls into the inversion set of postures.
Dru Yoga - Parivritta Trikonasana: the rotated triangle
The triangle posture is a great tonic for the digestion and with the twisting movement around the abdomen it helps to prevent constipation too.
This posture and the Extended triangle (Utthita Trikonasana) is perfect for anyone suffering from scoliosis of the spine. Perform a combination of both regularly to gain the benefits.
