Easy Yoga Poses to Start as a beginner
I recall the first time I rolled out my yoga mat. I was intimidated. I believed that I had to be able to bend, be strong, and be spiritually enlightened to start with. I was wrong. My practice has begun with few basic and simple postures which any person can perform.
In case you feel the way I felt, I would like to take you through the same simple yoga positions to be able to begin a beginner who enhanced my confidence. It is not the feeling of your toes; it is what you find out on your way down. It only takes some room and a desire to do it. You and I shall start your journey.
The reason Why Starting with Easy Yoga Poses is the Smartest Move You will make.
My first encounter when I plunged in was the temptation to attempt the crazy pretzels I saw on Instagram. Fortunately, I soon came to know that a good house must have a good foundation. Basic poses initiate a safe and sustainable practice.
It educates you to be in the correct position, also identifies you with your breath, and avoids harm. These simple yoga exercises as a beginner will help to open your eyes to the world of yoga so as to create a good impression of yoga that will make you eager to resume the mat daily.
What I Wish I Knew Your First Yoga Session.
These are some of the tips that helped me a lot before we get into the poses:
Listening to Your Body: This is the first one. The best instructor of your body is your body. If something hurts, ease up. Making the most of it is nice; when it hurts, it is a no.
Pay attention to Your Breath: I always had my mind going all over. I was taught to put myself down using deep breaths in and out using my nose. Your breath is your anchor.
You Don’t Need Fancy Gear: I began on my living room (carpeted) floor. A yoga mat is good, though the insufficiency of equipment is no excuse.
Continuity over Time: Five minutes a day are a great deal better than an hour a month.
Yoga Proposes 7 Simple Pose that one can start as a beginner.
These are the initial steps of simple yoga poses that one can start with as a newbie but which I still revert to every time I am in need of a reset button.
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
It only appears like standing but this is where I had the lessons on what being in the right posture means.
How I Do It: I have my toes touching and slightly apart with heels. I bring my feet down, I use my thighs and stretch my tailbone to the ground. I shake my shoulders backward and down and I stretch my crown of my head to the sky. My hands are lying calmly on my sides and my palms are facing forward.
Why I Like It: It has helped me sit better and it makes me feel strong and solid even on the first day.
2. Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
It was the initial pose that has taught me to connect the movement with the breath. It is a gorgeous, undulating movement of my spine.
How I Do It: I sit on my knees and hands in a tabletop posture. I hiccough my belly as I breathe in, and I raise my eyes, and I arch my back to Cow. When I go exhaling, I hunch my spine against the ceiling, chin against my chest, and pull into Cat. I continue with this circulation a few times.
Why I Like It: It releases my back and neck tension immediately. It is a kind of mini-massage on my spine.
3. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
It is a corner stone pose and it took me time to be comfortable with it. Have patience with thyself here!
How I Do It: In a tabletop position, I use the toes, bend my hips, and press on the back to create an inverted V form of my body. I maintain a slight bend on the knees and pay my attention to the stretching of spine. I squeeze hard with my hands, and visualize my hips touching the ceiling.
Why I Love It: It does a beautiful job of stretching my hamstrings, calves and shoulders as well as strengthening my arms and core.
4. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
This is a posture that makes me feel powerful and brave. It is a strong standing posture which develops stability.
How I Do It: I take one step backwards with a standing position with the back foot facing 90 degrees. I flex forward my knee such that it is directly above my front ankle. I have my arms straight up over the floor, a look across my front fingertips and my hips turned to the side.
Why I Like It: It makes my legs very strong and powerful, as well as it opens up my hips and chest.
5. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
This was my initial encounter of balancing and this taught me the strength of concentration.
How I Do It: I am in Mountain Pose. I press myself up on one leg, and press the sole of the other leg on my ankle, or calf, or inner thigh (never on my knee). I push my palms together at the heart, and when I’m sure, maybe I will stretch my arms above my head like branches.
Why I Like It: It enhances dramatically my balance, core stability, and focus. It is a relaxing, balancing posture in my case.
6. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
This is a mild, amazing backbend that makes up for all the hours that I spend in a desk.
How I Do It: I am lying on my back and my knees are bent with feet hip-wide and close to the buttocks. I shove with my feet in order to raise my hips to the ceiling. I put my hands under my body and run my shoulders down in order to open my chest.
Why I Like It: It works my back, butt, and hamstrings and leaves my chest and hip flexors with a gorgeous aperture.