Yoga for Beginners

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Intimidated about not being flexible and not being able to  bend your body like those yogis out there?  Don’t worry — yoga is about more than contorting your body into strange shapes. And that means anyone can try it!

Thinking that you need to be flexible is a common misconception about yoga. The truth is, yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses many different elements beyond the poses you may be familiar with. Most yoga practices also focus on your breath, mindset and overall well-being. That makes yoga a practice that can truly benefit anybody — no matter how old you are, what shape you’re in or what physical challenges you have.

Here are 2  easy ways to get started:

 

Start with the breath

The foundation of yoga is deep, steady breathing. The reason is because  your breath connects your mind and body.

Take a few moments  to observe your breath. Maybe you’re breathing rapidly or holding your breath. Try to gently lengthen the breath on each inhale and exhale. It may help to count silently to four when you inhale and count down from four when you exhale.

Gradually lengthen your breaths to a count of five on the inhale and exhale. This will tell your body, to relax.    Your heart rate will slow, and your neck, shoulders and jaw will start to relax.

 

Go back to basics

When you see photos and videos of yoga, you’re probably seeing the most complicated poses performed by experienced yoga teachers. But the beauty of yoga is in the basics. Establish a strong base of movements that you can do with steadiness and ease. Some basic poses to start with include child’s pose, cat and cow pose, mountain pose, warrior two pose, bridge pose and tree pose.

 

Child Pose

 

Cat and Cow Pose

 

Moutain Pose

 

Tree Pose

 

Bridge Pose

 

Warrior 2 Pose

 

 

As you try the yoga poses, remember to incorporate your breath practice. It should be easy for you to breathe while you do the poses. If you can breathe well, you know you’re in the best position for you. As you challenge yourself, see what benefits you notice — physical, mental or emotional.

I’ve included a couple of Adriene Mishler’s Videos  for beginners,   Adriene  is a  yoga teacher based out of Austin, TX.   She is co-founder of Find What Feels Good, a growing online library of Yoga and Yoga Lifestyle tools to encourage you to be authentic,  do your best and find what feels good.

You might also like:  Dr Sthenics New Beginning Yoga and Meditation Journey====> CLICK HERE

 

This sequence is beginner friendly and with a focus on FOUNDATION and FLEXIBILITY. Hop on the mat and start to build the foundation of your own yoga practice with this 40 minute Yoga For Beginners video!

 

Yoga for Complete Beginners!   Hop on the mat and start to build the foundation of your own yoga practice with this 20 minute home workout video!   Enjoy, stay mindful and find what feels good.

 

 

 

Kahren Young

Kahren's passion for Health & Wellness motivated her to found Forever Natural Wellness to share advise, tips, products and more with people who want to follow a healthy lifestyle, full of joy and happiness and who want to accomplish everything they want in life. Live Healthy & Be Happy!

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