{"id":120,"date":"2023-02-13T11:24:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T11:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/articles\/?p=120"},"modified":"2023-04-02T01:37:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T01:37:34","slug":"benefits-of-the-twelve-basic-yoga-asanas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/5-points-of-yoga\/proper-exercise\/benefits-of-the-twelve-basic-yoga-asanas\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of The Twelve Basic Yoga Asanas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taken from THE SIVANANDA BOOK OF MEDITATION<\/p>\n

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  1. HEADSTAND\/SIRSHASANA
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems
    \n\u2022 Improves disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat; improves eyesight and hearing
    \n\u2022 Relieves varicose veins
    \n\u2022 Relieves kidney problems and constipation
    \n\u2022 Relieves pressure on the lumbar and sacral areas of the lower back
    \n\u2022 Encourages deep exhalation, removing toxins from the lungs
    \n\u2022 Increases hair growth through increased circulation to the scalp
    \n\u2022 Stimulates the pineal and pituitary glands, revitalising the entire mind and body
    \n\u2022 Aligns the spine
    \n\u2022 Increases circulation to the brain, improving memory, concentration, and intellectual capacity
    \n\u2022 Counteracts nervous disorders and anxiety
    \n\u2022 Improves quality of sleep
    \n\u2022 Increases confidence<\/li>\n
  2. SHOULDERSTAND\/SARVANGASANA
    \n\u2022 Prevents kidney disease, bone disease and muscle weakness
    \n\u2022 Keeps the neck and spine strong and elastic
    \n\u2022 Relieves varicose veins
    \n\u2022 Massages the heart
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the throat and thoracic regions
    \n\u2022 Removes mental sluggishness
    \n\u2022 Cures insomnia and depression
    \n\u2022 Improves quality of sleep
    \n\u2022 Helps painful menstruation and gynaecological disorders
    \n\u2022 Purifies the blood and improves circulation
    \n\u2022 Regulates the thyroid gland in the throat. The thyroid regulates: metabolism and heat production, protein synthesis, heart rate and blood pressure, calcium levels in blood and tissues<\/li>\n
  3. PLOUGH\/HALASANA
    \n\u2022 Stretches the spinal muscles and ligaments and opens up the spinal discs, rejuvenating the entire spine
    \n\u2022 Nourishes the spinal nerves
    \n\u2022 Relieves and prevents back and neck arthritis and stiffness
    \n\u2022 Releases tension from the cervical region of the spine
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the muscles of the back, shoulders and arms
    \n\u2022 Massages the internal organs
    \n\u2022 Relieves indigestion and constipation
    \n\u2022 Stimulates the liver and spleen
    \n\u2022 Reduces obesity
    \n\u2022 Relieves insomnia
    \n\u2022 Relieves constipation and indigestion<\/li>\n
  4. FISH\/MATSYASANA
    \n\u2022 Removes stiffness from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the back, bringing increased blood supply to these parts
    \n\u2022 Massages the neck and shoulders
    \n\u2022 Corrects round shoulders
    \n\u2022 Increases lung capacity
    \n\u2022 Relieves asthma
    \n\u2022 Stimulates and massages the parathyroid glands in the back of the neck, which helps prevent tooth decay and increases bone strength and plasticity
    \n\u2022 Stimulates and tones the pituitary and pineal glands
    \n\u2022 Regulates moods and calms the emotions
    \n\u2022 Relieves asthma
    \n\u2022 Strengthens and cleanses the respiratory system
    \n\u2022 Keeps the spine supple<\/li>\n
  5. SITTING FORWARD BEND\/PASCHIMOTTASANA
    \n\u2022 Reduces excess weight in the waist area
    \n\u2022 Reduces enlargement of the liver and spleen
    \n\u2022 Massages, stimulates, and tones the digestive organs, increasing digestive power
    \n\u2022 Massages the kidneys, liver, and pancreas
    \n\u2022 Regulates the functions of the pancreas, which control carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar levels
    \n\u2022 Regulates the intestines and increases peristalsis
    \n\u2022 Invigorates the entire nervous system
    \n\u2022 Stretches all the muscles in the back of the body
    \n\u2022 Increases flexibility in the hip joints
    \n\u2022 Alleviates disorders of the urino-genital system<\/li>\n
  6. COBRA\/BHUJANGASANA
    \n\u2022 Increases flexibility of the spine, relieving curvature of the spine
    \n\u2022 Relieves asthma and other respiratory problems
    \n\u2022 Tones and massages the deep and superficial muscles of the back
    \n\u2022 Invigorates the nerves and muscles of the spine
    \n\u2022 Relieves lumbago and lower back pain
    \n\u2022 Tones abdominal viscera
    \n\u2022 Tones the ovaries and uterus in women, relieving menstrual problems
    \n\u2022 Tones the adrenal glands
    \n\u2022 Relieves constipation
    \n\u2022 Relieves backache caused by overwork or long hours of standing<\/li>\n
  7. LOCUST\/SALABHASANA
    \n\u2022 Relieves sluggish digestion
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the abdominal walls
    \n\u2022 Massages the pancreas, liver and kidneys
    \n\u2022 Increases the blood supply to the neck and throat
    \n\u2022 Increases flexibility in the cervical region of the neck
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the muscles of the upper back
    \n\u2022 Relieves lower back pain and sciatica
    \n\u2022 Stimulates digestion<\/li>\n
  8. BOW\/DHANURASANA
    \n\u2022 Increases flexibility of the entire spine
    \n\u2022 Invigorates and massages the digestive organs
    \n\u2022 Removes abdominal fat
    \n\u2022 Relieves constipation, dyspepsia and gastro-intestinal disorders
    \n\u2022 Regulates the pancreas, aiding those suffering from diabetes
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the abdominal muscles
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the respiratory system and relieves asthma
    \n\u2022 Prevents rheumatism of the legs, knee joints, and hands
    \n\u2022 Massages the back muscles
    \n\u2022 Keeps the spine elastic
    \n\u2022 Improves blood circulation<\/li>\n
  9. HALF SPINAL TWIST\/ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA
    \n\u2022 Rotates spine, keeping it elastic
    \n\u2022 Relieves lumbago and rheumatism of the back and hips
    \n\u2022 Tones and stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
    \n\u2022 Increases circulation
    \n\u2022 Stimulates the liver and the large intestine
    \n\u2022 Tones the gall bladder, spleen and kidneys
    \n\u2022 Massages the digestive organs
    \n\u2022 Relieves constipation and indigestion
    \n\u2022 Regulates the secretion of adrenalin and bile
    \n\u2022 Relieves asthma
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the deep muscles of the back
    \n\u2022 Corrects stooping shoulders, bent back and poor posture<\/li>\n
  10. CROW\/KAKASANA
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the arms, wrists and shoulders
    \n\u2022 Increases breathing capacity
    \n\u2022 Stretches the fingers, wrists and forearms
    \n\u2022 Increases the power of concentration
    \n\u2022 Removes sluggishness
    \n\u2022 Promotes mental and physical balance<\/li>\n
  11. STANDING FORWARD BEND\/PADA HASTASANA
    \n\u2022 Increases the length of the spine
    \n\u2022 Mobilises the joints, making the spine elastic
    \n\u2022 Invigorates the entire nervous system
    \n\u2022 Stretches the hamstrings
    \n\u2022 Increases blood supply to the brain
    \n\u2022 Removes excess weight from the waist
    \n\u2022 Makes the body feel light
    \n\u2022 Relieves constipation
    \n\u2022 Tones the spinal nerves
    \n\u2022 Relieves sciatica and low back pain<\/li>\n
  12. TRIANGLE\/TRIKONASANA
    \n\u2022 Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs
    \n\u2022 Increases peristalsis of the digestive tract
    \n\u2022 Promotes hip flexibility
    \n\u2022 Relieves nervous depression
    \n\u2022 Stimulates the appetite
    \n\u2022 Strengthens the pelvic area
    \n\u2022 Reduces excess weight from the waist<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Taken from THE SIVANANDA BOOK OF MEDITATION HEADSTAND\/SIRSHASANA \u2022 Strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems \u2022 Improves disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat; improves eyesight and hearing \u2022 Relieves varicose veins \u2022 Relieves kidney problems and constipation \u2022 Relieves pressure on the lumbar and sacral areas of the lower back \u2022 Encourages deep […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":510,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[11],"class_list":{"0":"post-120","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-proper-exercise","8":"tag-swami-vishnudevananda"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":511,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120\/revisions\/511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandesha.sivanandayoga.org\/teachings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}