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· 11 Nov 2021

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What are the yoga poses named after the animals?

Yoga is an ancient method of poses or exercises that deals with maintaining the body, concentration, and deep breathing. As animals are robust, flexible, and energetic, several yoga poses are motivated by the animals and named after them.

    Cobra Pose – Bhujangasana
As the term suggests, the pose is done by rising like a cobra snake. It is a standard beginner`s pose which is an advantage for the chest, shoulder, spine, and buttocks. The term ‘Bhujanga” is a Sanskrit word that means snake.
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    Swan Pose – Hamsasana
The word ‘Hamsa’ is a pose that is similar to a swan. This yoga improves digestion and builds up the arms and abdominal muscles.
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    Camel Pose – Ustrasana
The camel pose is one of the complex yoga for stretching the body. It benefits the throat, chest, abdomen, buttocks, and thigh. One must carefully bend their necks while performing this asana as it can lead to lightheadedness.
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    Downward Facing Dog – AdhoMukhaSvanasana
Also known as a down dog or downward dog pose is one of the most popular yoga poses. It exercises your whole body and primarily focuses on the shoulders, arms, legs, and feet. Downward and upward-facing dog poses are two of the Surya Namaskar steps.
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    King Pigeon Pose – Kapotasana
Kapotasana is a Sanskrit word where ‘Kapota’ means pigeon and ‘asana’ means pose. In English, this pose is called the King pigeon pose because it resembles the pigeon. It stretches your chest and builds up your spine. It is also known to grow your flexibility.
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    Tortoise pose-Kurmasana
The tortoise pose is named as it resembles the tortoise. This asana also extracts your attention to your inner thoughts. It is one of the tough asanas, and it has several forms. It is highly beneficial for the back, abdominal organs, and buttocks.
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    Scorpion Pose – Vrschikasana
The pose is carried out by raising the leg all the way up to your head and lowering the feet together to look like a scorpion. This pose increases your flexibility and stretches your chest, shoulder, and hip. It also focuses on your spine, arms, forearms, and torso too.
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    Monkey Pose – Hanumanasana
The pose derives from an epic tale where Hanuman took a leap from India to Sri Lanka. The pose resembles the monkey. It highly focuses on thighs, hamstrings, groins, which also vitalizes the abdominal organs.
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    Crocodile Pose – Makarasana
Makarasana is one of the most accessible yoga asanas. It releases the nervous system and is a great pose to be performed in between back strengthening poses. Generally, this asana offers deep tranquillity, reduces tension and stress. ‘Makara’ is a Sanskrit word that means crocodile.
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    Horse Pose – Vatayanasana
Vatayanasana is a yoga asana that requires extensive focus and patience to come into and maintain this pose. It is pretty similar to Cow Face Pose, Eagle Pose, and Horse Pose. It is beneficial for the neck, back, abdomen, knees and calves.
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