The word ‘yoga’ derived from Sanskrit means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of the body and

consciousness.

Warrior pose or Veerbhadrasana is great for full body benefits. It is helpful for releasing shoulder
stress and improving body balance. Moreover, it increases stamina, and strengthens your arms, legs,
and your lower back. This asana is particularly good for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Bending backward or the Ardha chakrasana is good for toning your shoulder muscles, arm mucles,
and stretching the upper front torso. (Source: Pexels)

The Cat pose is also called the Marjiarasana. With this asana, you can relax your mind and also
improve your digestion. Additionally, it makes spine flexible, while strengthening the shoulders and
the wrists.

The Forward bend pose is also known as Hastapadasna. It is useful in stretching calf muscles,
abdominal muscles, upper back, and hamstring muscles.

Yogic sleep or Yoga Nidra is an asana which should always be practiced at the end of your yoga
routine. It is said to be the only asana which helps your body absorb the impacts of all the asanas.