Below are 5 idiot-proof poses you can do in the comforts of your room right now. And if you feel you're ready by the end of this list, we encourage to have your first real yoga practice.
1. Mountain Pose - Tadasana
1. Tadasana or The Mountain Position
1. Mountain Posture or Tadasana
2. Warrior I - Virbhadrasana I
2. Virbhadrasana I or The Warrior I Position
Maintain a 90-degree lunge with your right leg, ensuring that your core muscles are fully engaged.
The key to doing Warrior I properly is to keep your hips square and facing forward. A good rule of thumb is to check whether they're parallel to front side of your mat-you may have to widen your stance a bit to maintain your balance. You can place your feet or hands against a wall to strengthen your body awareness.
3. Adho Mukha Svanasana or The Downward Faced Dog Position
3. Downward Faced Dog Posture or Adho Mukha Svanasana
Although a perfect downward-facing dog takes time to master, beginners can focus on keeping their backs straight while holding the pose-the key is to keep a straight spine. And don't forget to breathe!
In reality, for performing an excellent down dog, you will need a longer period to master this pose. Starters may concentrate on holding the back right-angled when maintaining this position - the main thing is to maintain your spine without curving it. You may not forget to breath deeply!
Child's pose is a restorative pose, one you'll be turning to when you need a break in the middle of practice. It's a healing pose, drawing inspiration from the fetal position. If you're coming from downward-facing dog, just bend your knees and lower your buttocks as your chest descends to the floor over your knees.
Bring your shoulders and head down to the floor, with your arms stretched out forward along your sides, hands and fingers outstretched. Focus on your breathing and relax, taking time to feel your back stretched out.
Focus your gaze to the ground and lower your shoulders, straighten both arms pointing ahead of you. Stretch your palms together with your fingers completely. Concentrate on deep breathing and release tension, give yourself the time to stretch your back and relax.
1. Mountain Pose - Tadasana
1. Tadasana or The Mountain Position
1. Mountain Posture or Tadasana
2. Warrior I - Virbhadrasana I
2. Virbhadrasana I or The Warrior I Position
Maintain a 90-degree lunge with your right leg, ensuring that your core muscles are fully engaged.
The key to doing Warrior I properly is to keep your hips square and facing forward. A good rule of thumb is to check whether they're parallel to front side of your mat-you may have to widen your stance a bit to maintain your balance. You can place your feet or hands against a wall to strengthen your body awareness.
3. Adho Mukha Svanasana or The Downward Faced Dog Position
3. Downward Faced Dog Posture or Adho Mukha Svanasana
Although a perfect downward-facing dog takes time to master, beginners can focus on keeping their backs straight while holding the pose-the key is to keep a straight spine. And don't forget to breathe!
In reality, for performing an excellent down dog, you will need a longer period to master this pose. Starters may concentrate on holding the back right-angled when maintaining this position - the main thing is to maintain your spine without curving it. You may not forget to breath deeply!
Child's pose is a restorative pose, one you'll be turning to when you need a break in the middle of practice. It's a healing pose, drawing inspiration from the fetal position. If you're coming from downward-facing dog, just bend your knees and lower your buttocks as your chest descends to the floor over your knees.
Bring your shoulders and head down to the floor, with your arms stretched out forward along your sides, hands and fingers outstretched. Focus on your breathing and relax, taking time to feel your back stretched out.
Focus your gaze to the ground and lower your shoulders, straighten both arms pointing ahead of you. Stretch your palms together with your fingers completely. Concentrate on deep breathing and release tension, give yourself the time to stretch your back and relax.
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