Table 1.

Sequence of Yoga Poses During the Yoga Sessions

Poses	Goal
Tadasana (mountain pose)	Stretch thoracic spine and use during transitions between poses.
Adho Mukha Savasana (half dog pose)	Stretch respiratory accessory muscles and improve flexibility in shoulder joints and thoracic spine.
Adho Mukha Virsana (child's pose)	Stretch lower back and increase awareness of breathing in back.
Trikonasana (triangle pose)	Stretch intracostal muscles and improve flexibility in the thoracic spine.
Bhujaganasana (cobra pose)	Stretch anterior muscles of respiration and improve flexibility in thoracic spine.
Bharadvajasana (simple twist)	Stretch and strengthen intracostal muscles and improve the flexibility of the vertebral column.
Salamba Setu Bandhasana (supported bridge pose)	Stretch anterior muscles of respiration, improve flexibility in thoracic spine, and calm the nervous system.
Dandasana	Release the back of legs and extend spine.
Baddha Konasana	Open the chest and improve flexibility of the hips.
Savasana with gradual inclusion of sama vritti and pranayama visama vritti (vatiations)	Relax and improve respiratory function.