Yoga postures – begin with the simple ones
Summary :Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India. When it comes to exercise forms, yoga is supposed to be one of the most beneficial ones. There are different forms of yoga too, that exercise the body, mind and spirit so as to make for a complete workout of all aspects of the being. Yoga postures are the basic building blocks of the exercise. These yoga postures range from simple ones for beginners to complex ones that require a fair amount of practice before they can be mastered.
The Different Yoga Postures
With respect to the different yoga postures, there are a number of them, however if you are a beginner in yoga, then the first yoga postures you should begin to learn about are the most fundamental ones.
One of the most basic yoga postures of all is the Sukhasana, which is considered as being one of the easiest yoga postures of all. It is an opening position that helps you to concentrate on awareness of your breathing and your body. It also helps to strengthen back muscles and to open the groin and hips.
In order to perform this yoga posture you need to sit cross-legged with your hands on your knees, and focus on your breathing. Ensure that your spine is straight. Allow the knees to gently lower, and remember that if the knees rise above your hips, you need to sit on a cushion or block in order to fix this problem.
Another one of the most basic or beginning yoga postures is known as the Dog and Cat, and this one works chiefly to improve the flexibility of the spine. It is actually two poses, one flowing into the other. You start with your hands and knees, keeping your hands just in front of your shoulders, with your legs about hip width apart.
Then, as you inhale, angle the tailbone and pelvis up, and then allow the spine to curve downward, dipping the stomach low, and then lift your head up. Stretch gently, and as you exhale, move into the cat position by reversing the spinal bend, sloping the pelvis downward, and drawing the spine up and the stomach in.
There are numerous other yoga postures however; it is always advisable to begin your yoga practice with these and other very fundamental postures that are easy to carry out. As you master the basic yoga postures the succeeding ones will become much more easier. As your skills and flexibility increase you can move on to more advanced yoga postures.
It is important not to be daunted by the tough looking yoga postures but attempt it once and you are sure to realise its benefits.
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