Yoga Asanas for Novice Practitioners
If you’re new to Yoga then you must not be aware of the different types of benefits you stand to gain from regular practice of Yoga. A dedicated practice can do much more than lend muscle power and reduce stress. A study conducted at University of Illinois indicates that short 20-minute sessions of yoga done 3 to 4 times a week can help your brain work faster and better and keep your mind focused on the things you want to focus on, rather than have it wander into the endless realm of thought.
Underneath are a few basic asanas that you
can do from the comfort of your home before you move on to beginner flow
yoga or vinyasa flow
yoga. Hold each pose for 3 to 5 full breaths and if you’re just starting
out aim to practice it 3 to 4 times a week until you are comfortable doing it
every day.
1. Tadasana – This pose is known as
the starting position for all the other asanas where you stand with your heels
slightly apart and hang your arms besides the torso. Gently lift and spread
your toes and the balls of your feet, then lay them softly down on the floor.
Balance your body weight on your feet. Lift your ankles and firm your thigh
muscles while rotating them inwards. As you inhale, elongate your torso and
when you exhale release your shoulder blades away from your head. Broaden your
collarbone and elongate your neck. Your ears, shoulders, hips and ankles should
all be in one line. You can check your alignment by standing against the wall
initially. You can even raise your hands and stretch them
2. Adho Mukho Svanasana – This particular
asana can be used to stretch the hamstrings, chest and lengthen the spine,
providing additional blood flow to the head. To perform this sit on your heels
as you stretch your arms forward on the mat and lower your head. Form a table
with your body as you push with your hands and strengthen your legs while
slowly raising your hips. Press your heels down and let your head hand freely
and tighten your waist. Hold this for 10 to 12 seconds then repeat.
3. Sukhasna – This is downright one of the
most relaxing exercises you can do where you sit comfortably on a mat with your
legs crossed and your spine erect. From here place your hands on your knees and
form the Chin mudra as you slowly breathe in and out.
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