Yoga is a powerful tool for physical, mental, and spiritual growth. But there are a lot of us who want to start our journey in yoga but are unable to do so as they dont know where to start or feel overwhelmed by looking at complicated yoga poses, difficult yoga terminologies, fancy yoga studios, and the list goes on.
But here is some good news for you! You dont need to be a yogi to enjoy the benefits of yoga. It is for each and every one of us. It doesn't matter if you are fit or overweight, flexible or stiff, young or old. The beauty of yoga is that it has something to offer to everyone.
Here are a few simple yoga poses for those who want to start their journey in the path of yoga and is also beneficial for gaining strength, flexibility, and stamina.
Yoga poses for Beginners
Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar is a combination of 6 asanas, linked together in a beautiful loop to form one cycle of Surya namaskar practice. The Sanskrit name Surya here refers to the sun and namaskar means 'salutations'. The days when you are running late, or do not have the time to practice a full-fledged yoga practice. Then Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) should be your go-to practice!
Cat-cow pose (Marjariasana)
The cat-cow pose is great for the back, posture, and even your core. It stretches the spine, hips, and core muscles. It opens the chest and lungs. It activates the hip flexors, abdominal muscles or core, the trapezius, spinal erectors, and lower back muscles.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Mountain Pose is a base for all the standing yoga poses. This posture involves major muscle groups like the core, back, glutes, and legs. It is a great pose to build strength, improve flexibility, and improve posture.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
The triangle pose is a wonderful standing posture that helps in strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings and the groin region. It also reduces the stiffness in the back resulting in increased flexibility.
Downward facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Downward dog is a spine strengthening exercise. This asana strengthens the core, relieves back pain by working out imbalances in the body and improving back strength.
Garland Pose (Malasana)
An excellent pose that helps in improving balance, focus, and concentration. This posture also aids in digestion and great for opening up the hip and groin region.
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
Seated Forward Bend helps in improving the posture, stretches the spine, hamstrings and shoulders. It also stimulates the kidneys, ovaries and liver.
Cobra pose (Bhujangasana)
Cobra pose is a reclining backbend asana. A great practice to improve back muscles, along with that this asana is beneficial for strengthening and tightening the abdominal and pelvic region.
Extended side angle pose (Parshvakonasana)
This posture is great for lengthening and strengthening the spine and gives a good stretch to the upper body.
Child's pose (Balasana)
Child's pose is a resting pose that helps in relaxing the body and the mind. It also gently stretches the spine, thigh, and hip muscles.
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
The Corpse Pose brings in a deep meditative state of rest which helps in relieving stress and repairs tissues and cells in the body. This posture also helps in reducing insomnia, blood pressure, and anxiety and is a great way to unwind after a yoga session.
Taking out some time every day and practicing yoga is the best gift you can give yourself for a healthy mind and body. Start your yoga journey now with us and get 7 days of free trial.
Shvasa Tip
We always encourage everybody to learn yoga under the guidance of a trained teacher to avoid any kind of injury and to progress in the journey safely.
