A Beginner's Guide To Common Yoga Poses

Yoga is a great activity for both physical and mental health: not only does it help to stretch and tone muscles, it also helps with stress relief, relaxation, and mindfulness. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most popular yoga poses — perfect for those who are just starting out!

Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose (Tadasana) is often used as a warm-up or cool-down pose, but also has many therapeutic benefits. To enter into this pose, start by standing tall with your feet together and arms spread wide at your sides — then take deep breaths while focusing on drawing energy from the feet all the way up to the top of your head.

Warrior I

Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) is a great posture that helps to build strength in the ankles, legs, shoulders and arms while stretching out your chest and lungs. To begin this pose stand in mountain position with your feet hip width apart — then slowly raise one leg backwards while bringing both arms up above your head. Hold this posture for several breaths before repeating on the opposite side.

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) is an excellent way to lengthen the spine while strengthening obliques and improving balance. From warrior I position move one arm down towards the ground while extending your other arm straight up into the air — then twist your torso to bring your hands parallel to each other on either side of you legs.

These are just some of many basic postures that you can use to start building strength, flexibility and mindfulness in your practice! Remember - it takes time to build strength so take each movement slowly and give yourself ample rest when needed.#Yoga