What is your favorite asana (pose) in yoga?

@thyst07 (2079)
United States
February 19, 2007 7:05pm CST
The poses that I like most and get the most benefit from are the Pigeon, Warrior I, II, and III, and the Half Moon.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
I only do surya asana. I was told that it is good for people with breathing problem and so I do that every week or sometimes more often. It's nothing like Madonna's yoga thing but it helps me to breath better and stronger.
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thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Yoga breathing exercises are wonderful! I heard a doctor on the radio talking about a particular breathing technique which he has found helps prevent heart attacks. Isn't that interesting?
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Oh I don't know that! Awesome, glad I practice my breathing that way then. Thanks for letting me know.
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princess1011
@princess1011 (340)
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15 Mar 07
I have just started a class called Body Balance. It is very much yoga based. My favorite position is the Down Dog. I also like Warrior I and II but find III quite hard and I need to practice that one more. My legs are usually quite shaky by that point.
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thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
16 Mar 07
Warrior III is challenging. It takes practice. It helps if you choose a focal point to stare at- a single point on the wall or floor that you keep your eyes on constantly. It really helps you keep your balance.
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dana234
@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
24 Feb 07
I love the fish pose. (Matsyasana) It gets rid off all the tension accumulated in the neck and back area. I really like holding that pose for 5 minutes, I feel so relaxed afterwards.
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dana234
@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
25 Feb 07
Thank you for "best response". I appreciate it.
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Autumn42
@Autumn42 (64)
• United States
15 Mar 07
My favorites are Cat/Cow and Cobra. I love stretching out my back!
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thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I use those ones a lot when my back is stiff and sore. They're wonderful.
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iluvmilkshake
@iluvmilkshake (8)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 07
I like the wheel pose. i feel a certain confidence and strength after doing this pose. and it actually ease me from backpain.. ;)
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skyle487
@skyle487 (17)
• Philippines
18 Feb 09
wheel pose, too! coz it's the most difficult pose i've learned recently. it gives me confidence because i never imagined i could have that enough strength in my arms to be able to do it this soon. shoulderstand, plough pose and tree pose for their relaxing effect.
Melody1
@Melody1 (967)
• India
11 Apr 07
I like matsya asana,dhanurasana,makarasanaetc.But my favourite yoga asana is surya namaskar asana.