Yoga Positions for Beginners

Yoga positions for beginners are not that tough.



But then there is something more important than the poses; that is getting ready for them. Sadly, those who force themselves into a yoga poses to imitate their teachers or pictures in Yoga books, by and large, may end up feeling much worse than before they’d started.



Yoga is supposed to be a fostering type of exercise, not an inflexible imitation of asanas. One can very easily stretch and strengthen one’s body without touching one’s nose to the knees or your fingers to toes.



Here are a few tips on how to ensure you enjoy yoga classes peaceful not pathetic.

Style: Try to find moderate styles like Kripalu, Viniyoga, or Integral Yoga. By and large Bikram, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga are too energetic and dynamic for beginners and stiff, rigid people.

Warm-ups: 10 – 15 minutes of simple warming up helps increase circulation, lubricate your joints. This is ideal to prepare your body to stretch. Asanas must flow from easy to more complex.

The tough poses: These asanas normally place a lot of strain on the joints and discs. Such poses include Halasana, Sarvangasana, Sirshasana and Padmasana – so beware!

Protect your Back: Always make it a point to keep your knees a little bent. Also try to move and connect from the hips when you bend forward. When you have to arch backwards in any asana, focus on opening the front of your body. For this you will have to stretch from the navel to the sternum.

Knee Care: Never lock your knees in standing asanas, no matter what your instructor might tell you. If you feel any tensions in sitting or kneeling poses, keep padding under your butt.

Neck-savers: Remember to keep your neck in line with the rest of your backbone. This is more important when you are bending backward. Never let it fall loosely back or down.

Bear in mind these few tips and you are prepared to go far in your Yoga practices.