Posture Benefits of Bikram Yoga

Posture Benefits of Bikram Yoga

Bikram yoga consists of 26 postures and two breathing exercises. Each posture in Bikram Yoga has different benefits. I will share a few of the postures and what their benefits are.

Half Moon Pose (Ardha-Chandrasana):

• Helps to lower back pain
• Works deltoids, trapezius, pectoralis major, and hanstrings
• Exercises the colon, pancreas and kidney

Awkward Pose (Utkatasana):

• Helps to open pelvic area
• Relieves joint pain and arthritis of the knees
• Strengthen lower limbs
• Improves flexibility in toes and ankles
• Work quadriceps and deltoids

Standing Bow Pose (Dandayamana-Dhanurasana):

• Increases circulation to the heart and the lungs
• Improves elasticity of the spine
• Helps with lower back pain
• Open diaphram and lungs

Triangle Pose (Trikanasana):

• Good for the kidneys
• Helps chemical imbalances in the body
• Works circulatory, digestive, immune, and reproductive system

The Cobra Series (Cobra, Locust, Full-Locust, and Bow):

• Works to compress and open up the spine
• Each posture works a different section of the spine
• Helps lower back pain

Camel Pose (Ustrasana):

• Strengthens muscles in the back and shoulders
• Produces maximum compression of the spine, which then stimulates the nervous system
• Improves flexibility in the neck and spine
• Relieves backache

Rabbit Pose (Sasangasana):

• Stretches spine, opposite of camel
• Helps maintain mobility and elasticity of spine and back muscles
• Help diabetes
• Helps with cold, sinus problems, sore throats, and strep throat