yoga
beginner yoga
Have you ever wanted to start yoga, but don’t know where to start? Well, we’ve put together some of the basic yoga poses you'll need as a beginner. These poses should help develop a strong foundation for you to build on.
Remember to take deep breaths and listen to your body throughout the practice. Repeat the sequence as many times as desired, and modify the poses as needed to fit your individual needs.
Mountain Pose
Stand tall with your feet together, arms by your sides and palms facing forward. Engage your core, keep your shoulders down and back, and gaze forward. Keep breathing and feel the benefits of the mountain pose. You should aim to hold this pose for around one minute.
Tadasana
Downward-Facing Dog
Come onto all fours with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart. Exhale as you slowly press your hands into the ground and lift your hips up as you straighten your arms and legs keeping your heels on the ground. Hold this posture for as long as you feel comfortable whilst focussing on your alignment.
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Child's Pose
From a kneeling position, exhale and lower your hips back onto your heels and stretch your arms out in front of you. Rest your forehead on the ground. You should Breathe slowly and deeply, allowing your belly to touch your thighs on the inhale.
Balasana
Tree Pose
From Mountain Pose, shift your weight to your left foot and lift your right foot onto your left thigh. Press your foot into your thigh and Once you are well balanced, take a deep breath in, raise your arms over your head from the side, and bring your palms together. Focus on a fixed point in front of you to maintain balance. Now, after a couple of breaths, repeat it with left leg up and right leg straight.
Vriksasana
Corpse Pose
Lie down on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing up, and legs slightly apart. Close your eyes and relax your entire body, letting go of any tension.
