UPA-YOGA

Relieves physical stress and tiredness
Strengthens the joints and muscles
Rejuvenates the body after periods of inactivity
Negates the effects of jetlag and long travel

Musculoskeletal system

The proprioception of the upper limb joints improve significantly.
The co-ordination improves significantly.
Decreases the stiffness in the joints of upper limb and improves flexibility.

Cardiovascular system

It helps in the venous return to the heart.
When synchronized with breath it helps with strengthening the heart and also improving diseased heart conditions.

Nervous system

There is synchronized movement of many muscles in the upper limb.

Respiratory system

As the exercise involves breathing along with movements this makes the breathing more synchronized and organized.

DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE ARMS

KNEE ROTATION

Musculoskeletal system

This generally increases the core strength of the lower limb significantly.
The muscles around the knee stretches and contracts and their strength increases.
The spine stabilizes and the core strength of spine increases.
The ankle and hip becomes flexible.
The pelvic floor muscles contract and thus strengthens.
This improves the tone and posture of the limb.
It increases the overall stability and gait.

Cardiovascular system

Increases the venous return and helps with the circulation.
Venous stasis and lymph stasis show improvement.
Patients with venous ulcer, varicose vein problems and lymph edema will show improvement in their symptoms.

SQUATTING

Musculoskeletal system

Strengthens the hip, knee and ankle joints and tarsal bones.
Knee joint-stretches the joint capsule; increases synovial secretion and clearance, thereby provides adequate nutrition to the cartilages, clears off the toxins effectively. Protects the joint from arthritis.
Increases strength of the pelvis.
Muscles of the gluteal region, pelvic floor muscles and thigh are strengthened.
Improves strength of sacral and pelvic ligaments.

Cardiovascular system

Circulation improves.
Better supply to pelvic region.
Venous return is improved.

Nervous system

Stimulation of the nerves in the spinal and pelvic region and lower limbs.

Organs

Better functioning of all the organs in the abdomen and pelvis.

Reproductive system

Better functioning of the organs and hormones secreted by them.

NECK PRACTICES

Musculoskeletal system

Improves balance and posture of the body.
Increased tone and strength of neck muscles.
Strengthening of the ligaments.
Better spinal alignment, flexibility and activation.

Vascular system

Increased circulation to the brain.
Regulation and stabilization of blood pressure.
Decrease of plaque deposition.

Nervous system

Balance of Vagal Nerve.
Better brain functioning.

Respiratory system

Smooth flow of air.
Better ventilation.
Better functioning of the sinus.

Reproductive system

Better functioning of the organs and hormones secreted by them.

Endocrine system

Better functioning of Thyroid and Parathyroid.

Immune functions

Helps with prevention of infection.

Mental Health

Mood elevation.

SHOULDER ROTATION

Musculoskeletal system

Stretching of the joint capsule improves synovial secretion and clearance enabling good blood supply.
Strengthening of the shoulder joints.
Functioning of the shoulder joint improves gradually, thus maximum range of movements allowed are possible.
The rotator cuff gets strengthened and rotator cuff injuries in active people like sportsmen are prevented.

Cardiovascular system

Improves circulation of the shoulders, and arms and over the chest.

Respiratory system

Improvement in airflow in the upper part of lungs occurs, and by releasing any muscle stiffness this eases the respiration.

Organs

Better functioning of all the organs in the abdomen and pelvis.

Reproductive system

Better functioning of the organs and hormones secreted by them.

Nervous system

Eases tension in neck and shoulders.

Breast

Increases firmness of the breast; prevents sagging of the breast.