Yoga poses for beginners - 5 basic exercises for new comers

 

Yoga for Beginners: 5 Yoga Poses that are beneficial for everyone, regardless of what age or gender

Every time the word "yoga" comes into our mind, we tend to think of all sorts of complicated poses which we find difficult to copy – this can be particularly challenging for people who may think they are perhaps too old to start yoga.

Well, here is the big news:Yoga is for everyone!

You will be amazed at how eighty-four different yoga poses are created by angles and degrees that ensure individuals with all standards of physicality will find the poses to their taste, particularly if a person is beginning to learn the basics. Let's now have a look at five great yoga poses that a person of any age, from 10 years to 70, can perform without difficulty. 

Yoga is physical exercise rather than spiritual one. It started in south Asia and now popular in all over the globe. Five brilliant yoga poses for beginners are:

 

1. Cobra Pose

Cobra pose is good for increasing the flexibility of spine and strengthening the back muscles.

How to Do the Cobra Pose:

 ● Lie down straight on the yoga mat with your front-facing the floor 

● Lift your head and shoulders up towards the ceiling

● Ensure your chest and the rest of the body parts underneath it stay on the floor. 

● Breathe deeply with a periodic motion.

 2. Half Spinal Twist Pose

 This yoga pose stretches the pelvic region, shoulders, and back and improves flexibility. People who feel the tension in their neck and shoulders, especially adults in their 30's and 40's, can do this pose to help relax their muscles in those areas. 

 How to Do the Half Spinal Twist Pose: 

● Sit on the yoga mat with your legs in front of you 

● Place one hand on each side and lightly twist your upper body toward the side 

● Pause and hold for some time and do it on the other side too

● Do not forget to breathe in and breathe out thoroughly in the process 

 3. Corpse Pose 

This is perhaps the most comfortable pose in this art. It is excellent for relieving the stress built up in your body from the daily tough routine. Those who are less mobile can also practice this pose by placing a blanket under them to feel comfortable. 

 How to Do the Corpse Pose: 

• Lie with your arms and legs in a straight position
• Breathe deep with a rhythmic motion
• Feel the body weight is sinking to the ground                                         

 4.  Mountain Pose

Directly speaking, this is a pose in which you stand and shift your body weight in a way that helps you to stabilize your body- as a result, you get more strength in your joints, especially your ankles and toes. It is excellent for people wanting to develop better stability and balance in their body, especially in the legs.

 How to Do the Mountain Pose: 

 ● Stand straight with your arms relaxed, your legs clenched, and your toes fully grounded

● Use your quadriceps for lifting your kneecaps

● Push your abs inwards while lifting your chest 

● Squeeze your shoulders and feel the blades moving towards each other

● Sense a rope lifting your head towards the ceiling

● Breathe five to eight deep breaths as you experience your body pulling upwards  

 5. Bound Angle Pose

 This pose is excellent for people who want to improve the health of their joints. With age, your joints can get painful and swollen – generally because our bodies tend to get less flexible with time. To prevent our joints from getting stiff and enjoy better joint health, doing poses like this one is conducive for everyone. 

 How to Do the Bound Angle Pose

 

● Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your toes facing each other

● Join your feet – heels to heels, toes to toes, and extend your knees outwards 

● Hold your ankles with your hands to support your feet touching with each other 

● Breathe in for a few minutes deeply and slowly.

The Last Word on Beginner YOGA Poses

These are the easiest and most common yoga poses that anyone can perform homes. The goal of these yoga poses is to make your body, flexible and healthier. With time, you will feel following benefits in your body:

• Improved Flexibility

• Strength Building

• Stress Relief and Mental Clarity

•  Improved Posture

• Enhanced Balance and Coordination

•  Boosts Energy Levels

• Better Breathing

• Supports Joint Health

• Mind-Body Connection

•  Improved Sleep

• Prevents Injury

• Accessible for All Fitness Levels

• Promotes Inner Peace