Atmanshanti demonstrates advanced variations of Bhadrasana, the Yoga Butterfly. Bhadrasana helps to open up the hips. Bhadrasana enables you to do Padmasana, the lotus posture, more easily. You should be an advanced student of Yoga before attempting these Asanas. More Infos on Bhadrasana my.yoga-vidya.org

Overcome neck problems and headache by strengthening your neck muscles. Simple and highly effective Yoga exercises for prevention and healing. If you have a manifest neck problem, consult your doctor or therapist before. Do these exercises gently in the beginning, do them 1-2 times per week. Increase the intensity gradually, but don't do them every day. Discuss about these and other Yoga practices and questions on Yoga therapy on my.yoga-vidya.org. Speaker/camera: Sukadev Bretz . Yogini: Mahashakti . Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany

Learn new ways to come into shoulderstand: Use the wall to come gently into the position and to relax with no effort. Suitable especially for anybody overweight, for pregnant women and those who are a little stiffer than others. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz from my.yoga-vidya.org

Develop arm strength and inner balance by doing Kakasana, the Yoga Asana "Crow". Commented by Sukadev, demonstrated by Narendra of Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany, http://yoga-vidya.org/en . More infos on Kakasana at Yoga Vidya's website http://www.yoga-vidya.de

Quite a contorsion... this tortoise... Narendra of Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de demonstrates the Yoga Asana "Kurmasana", the tortoise. More on Kurmasana click here ---- More Asana Videos please click here

Develop strength in your arms and shoulders. Prepare yourself for headstand, handstand, scorpion, peacock and other Hatha Yoga Asanas. This is a variation of Shvanasana (Svanasana). It prepares for Vrikshasana, Shirshasana, Mayurasana and Kakasana. Also good for prevention of any shoulder problem. Discuss about this and other Yoga practices on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Relax your back by doing the Yoga Pelvic Tilt - a simple but efficient exercise. You can practice several times or whenever you want. In case of minor back problems highly efficient. In serious cases ask your therapist or Yoga teacher whether this exercise is suitable for you. More infos on my.yoga-vidya.org