Trikonasana -  The Triangle Posture

Firms thighs, calf hamstring muscles of the legs, strengthens hip and ankle muscles, improves balance.  

Stretches arms, back, shoulders, and sides of torso.  Stimulates abdominal organs and increases spinal flexibility.

Vibrabhadrasana - Warrior 2

Strengthens back, legs, hips, arms and shoulders, stretches groin and leg muscles.  Opens chest and improves balance and stamina.

Vibrabhadrasana - Warrior 1

Strengthens back, legs, hips, arms and shoulders, stretches groin and leg muscles.  Opens chest and improves balance and stamina.

Chakrasana - Wheel Pose

Beneficial to the nervous, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and glandular systems.  

It influences all the hormonal secretions and relieves various gynecological disorders.

Vasisthasana - Side Plank Pose

Strengthens the arms, especially the shoulder girdle (the muscles that stabilise the shoulder blades)

Namaskarparsvakonasana

Lunging salute

Develops the feet and legs, softens the back and mobilises the pelvis.  It also nourishes the vertebrae, establishing, maintaining and strengthening the spinal column and relating muscles.  The twisting action cleanses the abdominal organs, improves digestion, reduces constipation.  Overall the posture enhances spinal flexibility, alignment and brings balance to mind and body.

Vrksasana - The Tree

Strengthens legs and ankles, opens hips, and improve balance, coordination, and concentration.

Bhujangasana - Cobra

Strengthens back, abdomen, arms, and shoulders, and increases flexibility in the middle of the back.  

Improves oxygen intake, increases circulation to the spine and improves digestion.

Baka Dhyanasana crane pose

Balances the nervouse system, strenghens the wrists, arms and developes physical and mental balance

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward facing dog

Stretches back, legs, and backs of ankles, opens chest, massages abdominal muscles, and increases circulation to head and face.

Matsyendrasana - Sitting Spinal Twist

Stimulates the pancreas, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach and ascending and descending colons, useful in the treatment of diabetes, constipation, dyspepsia and urinary problems. It tones the nerve roots, and adjusts and realigns the vertebral column.The back muscles are pulled and stretched in a different direction than usual and this relieves them of tension.

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Salambaparsvakonasana - Supported lunge pose

Gives a clear stretch to each side of the body, opens the pelvis, lengthens the spine, frees the chest, develops the feet and legs.  

It gives a gentle twist to the spine.  teaches how to lengthen the side trunk without bending the waist.

Sirsasana - The Headstand

Known as the "King of Asanas" because of its many benefits, the Headstand is the first of the 12 asanas and is considered by many to be a panacea for countless human ills. 

Sitting and standing for most of the day causes your circulation to become sluggish, so your heart has to work harder to pump sufficient blood to the upper parts of your body. 

Normally, your heart works against gravity; inverting your entire body lessens the strain on your heart, and allows a plentiful supply of oxygen-rich blood to reach your head and brain.

Headstand, and other inverted poses, increase circulation, stimulate the brain, enhance glandular system functioning, and relieve pressure on the abdominal organs.

Rajakpotasana - Pigeon

Stretches and strengthens spine, hips, groin, and opens the chest.  The backward and forward bending actions in this posture massage adrenal glands and the kidneys

Gormukhasana - Cows Head Pose

Improves posture by loosening up the shoulder joints and strengthening the muscles in the upper back and arms

Parivritti Janu Sirshasana

Spiralled head to knee pose

Stretches and massages each side of the abdomen and chest.  

Yoga is a powerful medicine and the science of mental health and yes, it will tone your body giving you additional flexibility, stamina and strength. 

But it will also make you more relaxed, sleep better and be able to cope better with the stress of modern life" Phil Aston BWY Dip  

Yoga is also non-competitive, is something everyone can do and benefit from, whatever your age or background. 

Yoga is unique in that it works on every aspect of the physical body, building up strength, stamina, toning, flexibility and well as improving the mental body through concentration, awareness and the ability to simply relax and be you.

Phil's yoga classes will leave you feeling refreshed, energised and ready to face life head on.