July 4 - July 31, 2024

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an inverted V shape with hands and feet on the floor, hips lifted high and heels reaching toward the ground

Adhomukha Shvanasana

Skill Level
Beginner

Downward Facing Dog Pose

  • It has good effects on the whole body, improving high and low blood pressure, relieving joint and foot pain and stiffness, easing stiffness around the shoulder blades and shoulder arthritis, and balancing mind and body to reduce stress.
  • By balancing the whole body with hands and feet, you can develop a sense of balance at every point, such as limbs and arms, pelvis and waist, shoulders, and back muscles and with regular practice you can expect a toning effect.
  • You can exercise moderately on areas of concern such as your upper arms, chest, thighs, and buttocks.
  • People who can't do a headstand yet can expect similar effects from this pose (with the head and upper body lowered, the upper body stretches fully and circulation improves without straining the heart.)

下向きの犬のポーズ

  • 高血圧/低血圧の改善、関節や足の痛み・こりの緩和、肩甲骨周辺のこりや肩の関節炎の緩和など、全身に良い効果をもたらし、心身のバランスを整え、ストレスを軽減してくれる
  • 手と足で全身のバランスを取ることで、手足や腕、骨盤や腰、肩や背中、背筋など、体のあらゆるポイントのバランス感覚が養える
  • 二の腕・胸・太もも・お尻といった気になる部分にも適度なエクササイズになるので、継続して行うことで体のシェイプアップ効果も期待できる
  • ヘッドスタンドがまだできない人も、このポーズでほぼ同様の効果が期待できる。(頭と上半身を下げるので、上体を十分に伸ばしながら心臓に負担なく、上半身の血行を良くすることができる)
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Extended Triangle Pose icon

Trikonasana

Skill Level
Intermediate

Triangle Pose

  • Stretches the side muscles that are rarely stretched in daily life, so the right and left balance distortion is adjusted.
  • Strengthens the back, spine, spinal cord, shoulders, legs, calves and muscles
  • Stimulates the internal organs to eliminate constipation
  • Reinforces “abdominal oblique muscles” around the flank
  • Increases metabolism, improves fatigue

三角形を伸ばすポーズ

  • 日常生活で伸ばす機会の少ない側面の筋肉をストレッチするので、左右のバランス歪みを整える
  • 背中、背骨、脊髄、肩、脚、ふくらはぎの筋肉を整え強化
  • 内臓を刺激して便秘解消
  • 脇腹周辺の腹斜筋群を強化し、ウエストラインを引き締める
  • 代謝UP、疲労改善
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a standing balance pose with one leg extended behind and arms stretched back alongside the body

Vimanasana

Skill Level
Advanced
Intermediate

Airplane Pose

  • Improves leg strength and flexibility of the back muscles and spine
  • Improves flexibility of pelvic muscles
  • Activates the nervous system
  • Strengthens the ankle joints
  • Improves balance and concentration

飛行機のポーズ

  • 脚の筋力と背中の筋肉
  • 脊椎の柔軟性を向上
  • 骨盤の筋肉の柔軟性を改善
  • 神経系を活性化
  • 足首関節を強化
  • バランスと集中力を向上
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Head-to-Knee Forward Bend Pose icon

Janu Sirsasana

Skill Level
Beginner
Intermediate

Head-to-Knee Forward Bend Pose

  • Stimulates the liver, kidneys and enhances digestive function
  • Relieves high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, headache, and menstrual discomfort
  • Ankle, knee, hamstring, buttocks, shoulder, and back extension
  • Makes the hip joints flexible
  • Trunk strengthening, sciatica
  • 肝臓、腎臓を刺激し、消化機能を高める
  • 高血圧、不眠症、不安、疲労、頭痛、月経不快感を和らげます
  • 足首、ヒザ、ハムストリング、お尻、臀部、肩、背中を伸ばす
  • 股関節を柔軟にする
  • 体幹強化、坐骨神経痛
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a seated spinal twist with one leg extended and torso rotating to deepen the twist

Bharadvajasana

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sage Twist

  • Tones the core and stretches and strengthens the spinal muscles to increase shoulder flexibility
  • Tightens the waist and stomach, increases the visceral function, and improves digestion
  • Makes your lower body flexible and relieves tension on the sides of your buttocks
  • Spine and pelvic strain adjustment, sciatica
  • Stretches your spine comfortably in a spiral deep twist.
  • コアの調子を整え脊椎の筋肉を伸ばして強化し、肩の柔軟性を高める
  • ウエスト、お腹の引き締め内臓機能を高め消化を改善する
  • 下半身を柔軟にし、お尻の側面の緊張をほぐす
  • 背骨、骨盤の歪み調整、坐骨神経痛の緩和
  • 背骨をスパイラル状に深くツイストのできる気持ちよくストレッチするポーズです
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a kneeling backbend with one leg extended behind and the torso arched back, reaching for the raised foot

Kapotasana

Skill Level
Intermediate

Pigeon pose

  • One of the best hip opening asanas. Increases lumbar flexibility
  • Stretches the glutes
  • Increases hamstring flexibility
  • Improves back pain

片足の王様鳩のポーズ

  • 股関節を開くのにとても良いポーズの一つ。腰部の柔軟性を高める。
  • 大臀筋を伸ばす。
  • ハムストリングの柔軟性を強化。
  • 背中の痛みを改善する。