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5 yoga poses inspired by animals to boost health
Yoga offers various benefits to overall health. Many yoga poses are inspired by animals. Let's look at five such yoga asanas and their health benefits.
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Matsyasana (fish pose)
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This yoga asana helps relieve stiffness in the back and shoulders. It stimulates the abdominal muscles and increases the flow of blood to the pelvic region.
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Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
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This yoga asana helps strengthen the spine and back muscles.
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Badhakonasana (butterfly pose)
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This pose is effective in relieving stress in the the hips. It targets the inner thighs and boosts flexibility and mobility.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (dog pose)
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This downward-stretching pose helps strengthen the shoulders, back, hips, calves, and heels.
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Marjariasana (cat pose)
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This yoga asana helps stimulate the abdominal organs and provides flexibility to the spine. It helps stretch the back muscles and improves posture.
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