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29 Cards in this Set
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Yoga Poses
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Asanas
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Camel
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Stretches chest and hips
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Child’s
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Lengthens/releases spine and calms the mind
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Cow Face
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Stretches/Strengthens ankles, hips and thighs
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Downward Facing Dog
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Total body stretch
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Happy Baby
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Release and awareness of hip joints
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Lunge
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Stretches/Strengthens thighs
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Mountain
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awareness of vertical alignment
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Pigeon
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Stretch/Strengthens hips, chest and upper back
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Side Angle
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Stretches/Strengthens legs/knees, groin, spine/waist, shoulders
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Standing Rest
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Wakes up hamstrings and soothes the mind
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Tree
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Improves balance
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Triangle
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(side) stretches/strengthens shoulder and pelvic areas
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Upward Facing Dog
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Opens chest, strengthens upper arms
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Warrior I
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Stretches/Strengthens chest, neck, thighs and calves
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Warrior II
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Stretches/Strengthens Legs, abdomen/groin, shoulders
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Twisting for
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digestion and elimination
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Inversion for
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circulation
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Arching for
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respiratory health
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Folding for
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the release of stress and tension
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Stretching for
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increased flexibility
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Flexibility for
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increase in muscle strength
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Conditioning increases
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muscle tone and strength
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Alignment for
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efficiency, balance and movement support
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Breath for
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movement support, centering and balance
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Sequencing for
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flow of energy through poses
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Health is the
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greatest possession
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Contentment is the
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greatest treasure
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Confidence is the
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greatest friend
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