6 beginner yoga poses to help you get started
Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand with feet together, arms by your sides, and palms facing forward. Engage your core, lengthen your spine, and relax your shoulders. This pose promotes awareness of posture and stability.
Child's Pose (Balasana): Kneel on the floor, sitting back on your heels, and then bend forward, extending your arms in front of you. Rest your forehead on the ground. This is a relaxing pose that stretches the back and helps to calm the mind.
Cat-Cow Pose: Begin on all fours with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips. Inhale while arching your back, dropping your belly (cow pose), and then exhale while rounding your spine, tucking your chin to your chest (cat pose). Repeat, flowing between the two positions.
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): From a plank position, push your hips up and back, forming an inverted V-shape. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart, feet hip-width apart, and aim to lengthen your spine. This pose stretches the entire body, particularly the hamstrings and shoulders.
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): Step one foot forward into a lunge position and raise your arms overhead. Your back foot should be at a 45-degree angle. This pose builds strength and stability in the legs.
Corpse Pose (Savasana): Lie flat on your back, arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. This relaxation pose helps to relieve stress and tension.
