"Titibhasana" - deep forward stretch, hands clasping behind the back from Ashtanga Second Series.

"Sirsa Dhanurasana" - Upward Bow on Head holding ankles.

"Supta Virasana" called also "Celibate Pose" in Kundalini Yoga.

Closing, cooling & calming part of yoga practice.

"Prasarita Padottanasana" variation - Standing Straddle on Shoulders.

"Eka Pada Bhujasana" arm balance with 1 leg wrapped around the arm. And yes, the body feels heavy llike an elephant.

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Leg stretch for Eka Pada Koundinyasana I.

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"Matsyasana" - backbend in lotus pose.

"Eka Pada Galavasana' - Arm Balance with 1 foot wrapped around the triceps.

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This pose builds strength for more advanced arm balancing. Just slightly lifting buttocks of the floor requires strong core and bandhas (energy locks). It's extremely difficult for people who got with short arms like me. .

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"Prasarita Padottanasana" variation with arms crossed.

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"Baddha Viparita Salabhasana" - Inverted Locust holding the foot.

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"Parsva Bakasana" - Side Arm Balance with legs and body weight on upper arm (just one).

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Balancing Leg stretch with arms clasping .

"Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana" - 1 leg in Half Lotus Forward Stretch holding the foot.

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Half Handstand "Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana"

Advanced Arm Balance with 1 leg on the upper arm and 1 leg parallel to the floor.

Inversion on wooden wall.

Twisting Arm Balance with Legs going in separate ways.