Downward Facing Dog stretches the hamstrings and calves, and it strengthens the arms and legs.
Warrior I strengthens the legs and upper arms, improves balance and core strength, stretches the muscles around the hips.
Extended Side Angle strengthens and stretches the legs, hips, and hamstrings.
Reverse Warrior strengthens the legs, opens the side body, improves spinal mobility, and improves balance and core strength.
While squatting comes naturally to children and is used as a resting position in many places on Earth, most adults in the First World have gotten out of the habit.
This pose stretches and strengthens the legs, especially the hamstrings, and improves core strength.
One of the hip flexors is the psoas muscle. You have one on each side of your body, each working to lift your thigh to your torso
Tree Pose strengthens the legs and core while opening the hips and stretching the inner thigh and groin muscles.
Strengthening the core is an important aspect of any workout regimen. A strong and solid core looks and feels good.