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• Feathered Peacock Pose (Pincha Mayurasana)
  It is a complicated pose where one stands on hands, balancing the entire body on it. Stretches all muscles of the back,legs,neck and belly.
  
• Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
  This Pose stretches the deep hip flexors and intercostals. It also stretches the organs of the belly and throat and improves posture.
  
• Four Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
  Its an intermediate posture that targets the abdomen, arms and chest.This pose is also good as it strengthens the wrists.
  
• Garland Pose (Malasana)
  It is a squatting pose designed to improve the digestive system.This pose even helps tone the belly.
  
• Gate Pose (Parighasana)
  This pose stretches the side of the body and is very useful for toning the abdominals, improving circulation, increasing spinal flexibility.
  
• Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana)
  This is a most difficult and challenging pose.This pose is beneficial for the back as it strengthens the muscles of the back.
  
• Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
  A pose which can be done by anyone irrespective of age and gender.Improves balance and coordination.Strengthens legs and buttocks.
  
• Half Tortoise Pose (Ardha Kurmasana)
  It is a relaxing pose that ofers an invigorating stretch to your back.This is a part of Bikram yoga 26 Posture series.
  
• Hero Pose (Virasana)
  This pose increases flexibility of the legs by stretching the knees, ankles, thighs and feet. Avoid if you have an injured knee or ankle.
  
• Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
  This pose is a variation of the shoulder stand. This pose is performed with the support of a wall.
  
• Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasanal)
  This pose needs to be done gracefully, almost like a dance, in order to derive maximum benefit from it.
  
• Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
  It is very useful for meditation as well as breathing exercises.This pose stretches and opens hips.