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Benefits
This pose increases strength, balance and stability by developing many arm
muscles and shoulder muscles. Trapezius muscles and serratus muscles hold the
scapula in place while major muscles such as serratus anterior muscles, located
in the posterior sides of the body, hold the body up while arm muscles such as
the triceps, biceps and many muscles in the forearms and wrists aid in this
support. Other major muscles that hold the body up are the pectorals and lower
down the abdominal muscles.
Muscles such as the
deltoids muscles, the scapular muscles and rotator cuffs which are made up of
four muscles the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor
and teres major are all contracted during this exercise therefore they are all
strengthened.
The legs also play a role in supporting the body. The many muscles in the
legs are strengthened by performing this yoga pose.
Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing and Flowing
Some easy yoga postures to transition from and to:
         
Adho Mukha Dandasana,
Parsva Dandasana,
Chaturanga Dandasana,
Astangasana,
Salabhasana,
Bhujangasana,
Adho Mukha Svanasana,
Eka Pada Adho Muka Svanasana,
Cat Flow,
Balasana  
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Yoga Teacher Tips
Build up the arm strength of your students with yoga poses like this
before attempting things like the handstand. "Offer easy options for students that
have weak arm strength, wrist injury or just general discomfort. Offering
variation can reduce suffering during class. At the same time motivate
practitioners to push a little further and test boundaries sensibly."

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