Yoga
Forward Bend
The posture consists of standing with feet together, then hinging forward from the hips, letting the head hang, with palms placed flat on the floor near the feet.
Upward Salute
Breaking out the action of raised arms here in simple poses such as Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Virasana (Hero Pose), Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) or Sukhasana (Comfortable Pose) will enable you to begin softening and opening up the shoulder girdle before engaging in poses where the arms bear weight.
Mountain Pose
This is a very basic standing posture with feet together and hands at the sides of the body. Yoga practitioners consider it a pose that promotes confidence and happiness as well as improving posture and creating space within the body. This creating space within the body may allow internal organs to work more efficiently thus improving respiration, digestion and elimination. The pose strengthens the abdomen and the legs. It may help relive sciatica and reduce flat feet. Poses that help prepare for Tadasana include Adho Mukha Svanasana and Uttanasana.
