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From Downward Facing Dog, transition to the Cobra by lowering your hips to the ground and lifting your upper body. Hold for half a minute. This strengthens the back and opens the chest.
Pose Number Twelve: Bow Pose
Lying on your stomach, bend your knees and grasp your ankles, lifting your thighs off the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. This pose stretches both the front and back of your body.
Pose Number Thirteen: Boat Pose
Sitting on the floor, lean back and lift your legs, aiming to form a V shape. Hold for 30 seconds. The Boat pose is a great stress reliever and strengthens the lower back.