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Viparita Karani or legs up the wall pose is both an asana and a mudra in hatha yoga.
Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana, shoulder-supported bridge or simply Bridge, also called Setu Bandhāsana, is an inverted back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.
Pawan Mukt Aasan through the process of this yoga, contaminated air is freed from the body. It is beneficial for the abdomen. This yoga provides relief in gastric and stomach disorders.
Pashchimottanasana, Seated Forward Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch is a seated forward-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.
Kapalabhati is an important shatkarma, a purification in hatha yoga.
Halasana or Plough pose is an inverted asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.
Gomukhasana or Cow Face Pose is a seated asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise, sometimes used for meditation.
Dhanurasana is the shape of the body that generally becomes like a stretched bow, that is why it is called Dhanurasana.
Bhujangasana is a reclining back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.
Ardha Matsyendrasana or the Spinal Twist increases the elasticity of the spine due to the twist. This asana improves the health and performance of spleen, kidney, and bowels.