For those\nwho are unfamiliar with the practice, getting into yoga for beginners can seem\nlike a daunting task. To a newcomer, there appears to be so much to the culture\nand the world that it can feel like there\u2019s not really a go-to place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To an\nextent, there is some truth to this; the world of yoga and the benefits that\none can gain from it is a very expansive field that has a long history.\nHowever, this certainly does not mean that it is difficult to get involved\nwith. There are plenty of ways to approach yoga for beginners that are\nintuitive and helpful in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Familiarising\nyourself with these top yoga poses for beginners before you head to your first\nclass can help you build confidence. That way you\u2019ll know what is expected in\nthe class when you\u2019re instructed to move into poses like the plank, triangle,\nor tree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of\nthese poses are used to help you shift from one part of your yoga session to\nthe next, so it\u2019s important that you know what they are. You\u2019ll be able to\nfocus on your form and muscles instead of worrying about how to do it! Here are\nthe some of the best 10 yoga poses for beginners that you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This\npowerful pose is said to strengthen the arm and leg muscle. Stand straight with\nyour feet slightly apart, stretch your arms but don\u2019t bend your elbow. Bend\nyour knee and keep coming down like you would while sitting on a chair, remain\nin that position and keep breathing. Keep your arms parallel to the ground and\nkeep your back straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warrior Poses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Warrior\nposes are incorporated into many yoga routines, making them a must-know when\nyou first start out. They help you build strength in your lower body and core,\nincreasing your stamina. They are also a lot of fun to do since you can feel\nthe stretch in your hips, thighs, and arms as you do them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warrior 1\nwill help you stretch muscles in the front of your body while strengthening\nyour upper body and areas like your legs, hips, and buttocks. Warrior 2 is\noften used as a starting pose before you move into other poses that work on\nyour sides. It helps open up your hips and inner thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The tree\npose is a great standing pose that helps you work on your balance. When you\nfirst start with yoga, you\u2019ll turn to this pose to help you learn how to focus\nand concentrate on your body. Although you\u2019ll need to balance on one foot, it\u2019s\nvery easy to catch yourself if you feel unsteady by simply placing your other\nfoot on the mat. This makes it perfect for beginners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downward Facing Dog Pose: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This could\nbe the most well-known yoga pose! Chances are, you already know this one by\nname. But the downward facing dog is a fantastic pose since it stretches and\nstrengthens your entire body, from the tips of your fingers to your toes! It\ncan be a bit challenging to get your balance right in this position when you\nfirst start out. Draw your torso back towards your legs to shift your weight\nproperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seated Forward Bend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Seated\nForward Bend is a pose that will undoubtedly make your body more flexible the\nmore you do it. Your upper abdomen is in the same position it is when you\u2019re\ndoing the Child\u2019s pose, but this time, your legs are underneath you with your\ntoes above your head. It\u2019s similar to sitting down and bringing your head down\nto your knees, letting the rest of your body follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plank Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is\nanother great pose to work on your balance. You\u2019ll be supporting your body on\nyour hands, so it also helps strengthen your arms and core muscles. It can be a\nbit of a challenge to hold, but you\u2019ll be glad you learned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start the\npose from all fours. Grip your toes into your mat and lift your legs up. Then,\nmake your legs as straight as possible\u2014imagine a line from your shoulders to\nthe heels of your feet. It will feel a lot like the up motion of a pushup.\nYou\u2019ll need to hold this position for several seconds to engage with your\nabdominal muscles for the full effect. Make sure that your shoulders are\nrelaxed, keeping them down and away from your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bridge Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This pose\nis similar to the plank in the way that your body makes a similar shape, like a\nplank of wood. However, with the bridge, you\u2019re facing upward with your head\nbeing at the lowest height. So, you must prop your legs up and keep your arms\nunderneath your back, extending your stomach outward to create the pose. Like\nwith the plank, breathe deeply for 1 minute, release the pose, then do it\nagain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boat Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is\nanother effective pose that strengthens the abdominal muscles, shoulder and the\nback. Lay on the mat with your feet together and arms resting by your side.\nTake a deep breath and, while exhaling, slowly lift your chest and your feet\nand bring them closer in a straight line. Keep your arms stretched out and\nstraight in the direction of your feet and remain in that position till you can\nfeel your abdomen muscles work. As you exhale, come back to the ground and\nrelax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Triangle Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This pose\nhelps stretch the sides of your body, particularly around your waist. It also\nhelps you open up your body to increase your flexibility and work on toning\nyour legs. To move into triangle pose, stand with your feet about three feet\napart. Raise your arms to shoulder height as you shift your right foot out to\n90 degrees and your left foot in slightly. Tilt your upper body to the right as\nyou place your right hand down on your ankle and lift your left arm upwards. It\ncan be done with modifications as you start out. Try resting your hand on your\nshin instead or even on your thigh if you can\u2019t reach your ankle. It\u2019s most\nimportant to be comfortable as your practice yoga and not strain your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Corpse Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an\nessential pose for all beginners: it will end each yoga session! Corpse pose\nhelps you prepare to transition from the motion of your yoga class back into\nyour regular day. You\u2019ll look forward to this pose as you have the opportunity\nto regroup by bringing your body and mind together in stillness. It can be\ndifficult to truly let yourself be still, physically and mentally, but will get\neasier as you practice. You take this pose by lying on your back on your yoga\nmat with your arms and legs stretched out. Keep your palms turned upwards and\nlet your thoughts and worries drift away as you complete your yoga session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some tips for beginners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand\nYour Body\u2019s Limits. Don\u2019t try to hold yourself to impossible standards.\nUnderstand what you can or cannot do and try to listen to your body to see what\nit needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find A Private\nInstructor, If Possible. Practicing alone is good, but it can be better to have\nan instructor guiding you to make sure that you\u2019re doing things correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BREATHE! No\nmatter how you do, make sure that you maintain steady, deep breaths! Once you\nconnect with the flow of your breath, you will connect with the flow of your\nbody and greatly increase your awareness and strength.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For those who are unfamiliar with the practice, getting into yoga for beginners can seem like a daunting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yoga-pose"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}