Supine and prone poses stretch the abdomen and increase mobility of the spine. They strengthen the back, arms, and legs, and open the hips and groins. Some of the poses are passive and restorative while other postures are active and stimulating.
Yoga Sections
- What Yoga Is
- What Yoga Can Do for You
- The History of Yoga
- Yoga Philosophy
- Hatha Yoga and Its Many Styles
- Getting Started
- Breathing Basics
- The Asanas
- Warm-Up Poses
- Standing Poses
- Seated Poses
- Twists
- Supine and Prone Poses
- Inverted Postures and Balance Poses
- Backbends
- Practice Sequences
- The Classic Sun Salutation
- Relaxation
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Special Applications of Yoga
- Basic Yoga Poses
- Yoga Glossary for Poses
- Bibliography
- Resources