10 Highly Beneficial Basic Yoga Poses for Beginners

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THE YOGA UNIT - RANCHO CUCAMONGA

10 HIGHLY BENEFICIAL BASIC YOGA POSES FOR BEGINNERS


THE YOGA UNIT - RANCHO CUCAMONGA

WHO WE ARE?

The Yoga Unit was established by a group of commoners, set out with a vision of helping people to reap the numerous benefits that yoga offers. These include higher concentration power, increased strength, improved flexibility, enhanced stamina, as well as reduced weight, stress, blood pressure, etc.


What We Do? You can also avail these advantages as we provide exclusive yoga classes that too according to your needs and requirements. If you haven’t started practicing yet, then you have the option of beginning yoga in our Claremont studio. Here are the options which you can avail from us:

Private classes Semi-private classes Group classes Classes for all age groups (6 years onwards) Teacher Training


THE YOGA UNIT - RANCHO CUCAMONGA

FOLLOWING ARE 10 BASIC YOGA POSES WHICH BEGINNERS CAN PERFORM


1. MOUNTAIN POSE How to perform

–

Stand with

,

your feet slightly apart

and your

weight evenly distributed

.

between them

,

at the sides

slowly

&

With your arms

start breathing

.

deeply

Make sure that

your neck is aligned with your

.

spine

You can also raise your

hands up or join them as you

.

focus

–

Benefits

,

exercise

,

clarity

Good breathing

,

body posture

mental

.

and sense of center


2. TREE POSE How to perform

Start with the

Mountain Pose and then shift

.

your weight on the left foot

Raise your right foot and place

the sole on the left thigh and try

to balance yourself in this

.

position

,

Once you re balanced

.

you can join your hands

Repeat

.

with the other side

Benefits

;

Improves balance

,

strengthens back

.

and legs

,

calves

,

thighs


3. WARRIOR POSE How to perform

3-4

roughly

–

Spread your feet

feet wide and turn out

your right foot about

90

degrees

while turning the left foot slightly

in

.

Now

,

extend your arms to the

sides while keeping the palms

down

.

Turn your upper torso

around

90

degrees to the right

.

Keep the knee over the foot and do

not let it go past the toes

.

Focus on

your hands and maintain this pose

for as long as you can and then

repeat with the left side

Benefits

–

.

Stretches and

strengthens your ankles and legs

.


4. TRIANGLE POSE How to perform

–

Start with the

Warrior Pose on the right side but

.

do not lunge on the knee

,

Instead

touch the inner side of the right

foot with the opposite side of

.

your right palm

Stretch your left

.

hand towards the ceiling

Now

look towards your left hand while

.

stretching your back

Make sure

that you repeat with the other

.

side

–

Benefits

Highly recommended

;

for pregnant ladies

,

ankles

,

knees

;

and flexible

makes

and thighs stronger

helps relieving back


5. BRIDGE POSE How to perform

Lie down and

place your arms at sides

knees

,

.

Bend your

and press your feet against

the ground while lifting up your hips

.

Then place your hands under the

lower back and use them for

additional support

.

Keep lifting until

the hips are parallel to the ground

Benefits

Strengthens your spine

chest and neck

intense poses

Note

:

;

good warm

-

.

,

up for

.

If you re beginning yoga in

Claremont

,

then make sure that you

perform these poses under the

supervision of a well

professional

.

-

trained


6. DOWNWARD FACING DOG How to perform

–

Sit on your

heels and start stretching your

arms towards the front

forward

,

.

As you go

start lowering your head

.

Put your hands on the floor and

start pushing them ahead

meanwhile

,

.

In the

start raising your hips

slowly and continue this motion

until your body gets into an

inverted V

Benefits

–

-

like position

.

Increases blood flow to

the brain and stretches your

calves

&

heels

.


7. UPWARD FACING DOG How to perform

–

Lie on the

floor with your face towards it

.

Keep your hands under your

shoulder

(

palm downwards

),

and

extend your leg while ensuring

that the front end of your feet

touches the floor

hips tucked in

Benefits

arms

,

–

,

.

Keeping your

push up

.

Repeat

Beneficial for spine

wrists

,

and legs

.

,

.


8. CHILD’S POSE How to perform

Sit on your

heels and roll the torso towards

the front

.

Place your forehead on

the ground in front of you and

extend your arms forward while

lowering your chest to the knees

as much as you can

.

Stay in that

position and just breathe

Benefits

pain

;

Relieves neck and back

stretches hips

ankles

;

.

,

thighs

,

and

also helps in relaxing

.


9. PIGEON POSE How to perform

push

-

up position

– .

Begin with a

Make sure your

palms and elbows are in complete

contact with the floor

.

Place your left

knee on the floor and the left heel

should be next to the right hip

with the help of your hands

chest up

. –

Benefits

quad

; :

Now

lift your

Change sides and repeat

.

Good stretching of the

opens up chest

shoulders stronger

Note

,

.

;

makes

.

This pose requires proper

guidance and a lot of practice

.

If you

are beginning yoga in Claremont

,

you

can contact a good instructor who will

provide you the help you need

.


10. CHAIR POSE How to perform

Stand straight

with some space between your feet

and stretch your arms without

bending the elbow

.

Now

,

slowly

start bending your knees as you

inhale

.

Push your pelvis down as if

you were about to sit on a chair

. ’

Keep your hands straight and don t

bend your back

.

Continue bending

the knees and keep breathing but

make sure that the knees don t

extend the toes

Benefits

muscles

;

.

Strengthens leg and arm

re

-

energizing effect on

mind and body

.


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