Rabbit/Sasangasana The Rabbit produces the opposite effect of the Camel, giving maximum longitudinal extension of the spine. As a result, it stretches the spine to permit the nervous system to receive proper nutrition. It alsomaintains the mobility and elasticity of the spine and back muscles. The Rabbit improves digestion and helps cure colds, sinus problems, and chronic tonsilitis. And it has a wonderful effect on thyroid and parathyroid glands. The pose improves the flexibility of the scapula and the trapezius and helps children reach their full growth potential.

Locust/Salabhasana Locust increases spinal strength and flexibility, helps prevent lower backache, and helps cure lumbago, rheumatism, and arthritis of the spine. It also relieves menstrual problems (irregularity, cramps, backache), cures loss of appetite, helps correct bad posture, and improves functioning of the liver and spleen. Locust strengthens the deltoids, trapezius and triceps. Locust is potent in the cure of any back/spinal problem, such as gout, slipped discs and sciatica. It cures tennis elbow and is excellent for firming buttocks and hips.

Standing Bow Pulling Pose/DandayamanaDhanurasana Standing Bow Pulling Pose is a perfect example of the "tourniquet" or "damming" effect in Yoga, because it transfers the circulation from one side of the body to the other, and then equalizes it--circulating fresh blood to each internal organ and gland to keep them healthy. Also, this pose helps develop concentration, patience and determination. Physically, it firms the abdominal wall and upper thighs, and tighten upper arms, hips and buttocks. It increases the size and the elasticity of the rib cage and the lungs and improves the flexibility and strength of the lower spine and of most of the body's muscles.

Tree Pose/Tadasana Tree Pose improves posture and balance and increases the flexibility of the ankles, knees and hips joints. By strengthening the internal oblique muscles, it prevents hernia. This posture is preparatory for the more advanced Full Lotus Pose, favored by meditators for millenia.