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oga is the perfect blend of
physical and mental
exercises. If you are
someone who has a stressful
job and don't have a lot of time to go for
workout at the gym, then yoga would be
the best way to go. If you do not have any
experience in yoga, then there are
certain things to learn before you begin.
Remember, that any form of exercise
requires a certain amount of discipline
and regularity, only then can we reap the
benefits of it.
Before you Begin
There are a few things to know about
yoga before you begin practicing
different yoga poses. A few dos and
don'ts will put you on the right track to
complete fitness.
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Yoga can be practiced by children,
but the duration of maintaining
each asana should be short as
compared to adults.
The best time to perform yoga
asanas is early morning, before
eating anything to get the best
results.
Yoga must be practiced for 35 to 40
minutes everyday.
The best place to perform yoga is in
a spacious and open place which is
quiet and has fresh air circulating.
Practicing yoga barefoot is a
tradition, however use a mat or a
carpet while doing so.
It is advised that pregnant women
do not practice yoga, also yoga
during menstruation should be
avoided.
Now that you know of the requirements
of yoga, let us begin with a few simple
asanas that will help you learn how to do
yoga, and also help you in advancing to
the next levels.
Basic Yoga Poses for Beginners
Tadasana - Stand erect with your legs
together. Place your hands on the side,
TADASANA
(MOUNTAIN POSE)
VIRABHADRASANA
(WARRIOR POSE)
close to your thighs. Raise your arms
upwards pointing towards the sky. Raise
your heels and balance on your toes.
Stretch you body as much as you can.
Hold the stretched position for a few
seconds and slowly come back to the
original position, along with your hands
on your sides. Repeat this at least twice.
This is one of the basic yoga poses.
Tadasana, also known as the mountain
pose, helps in maintaining the correct
body posture and resolves back pain. It
is a great stretching exercise which
develops your back muscles as well.
Virabhadrasana I - Stand erect, and
keep your feet apart. Turn the left foot
which is behind by 45 degrees. Bring
your right foot forward and bend it in
such way that the thigh of the right leg is
parallel to the floor. The position should
be such that your left leg is stretched
behind and the foot is at a 45 degrees
angle. Bring your arms up and join your
palms above your head, stretched.
Repeat this asana with the left leg
forward. This is also known as the
warrior position and is good for you hip
and thighs.
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