A Beginner’s Guide To Yoga 🩰𓈒⋆⑅˚₊୨୧₊ ˚⑅⋆𓈒🩰
A gentle 7-step yoga routine designed specifically for beginners.
When it comes to fitness, there’s a place for everyone, and this includes those who prefer gentler, low-impact workouts like Yoga.
What is Yoga?
Its the art of balance and flexibility.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It’s a fantastic low-impact exercise that promotes flexibility, strength, and balance.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through a gentle yoga routine designed specifically for beginners. This routine focuses on fundamental poses that improve flexibility, build strength, and promote relaxation. With clear instructions and tips for each pose, you’ll feel confident and comfortable as you flow through your practice.
╰┈➤ Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
𐙚 Stand tall with your feet together or hip-width apart.
𐙚 Distribute your weight evenly across both feet.
𐙚 Engage your thighs, lengthen your spine, and roll your shoulders back and down.
𐙚 Let your arms hang by your sides, palms facing forward.
𐙚 Take deep breaths, feeling grounded and centered.
𐙚 Slowly roll up to standing position, one vertebra at a time, and stand tall, palms facing each other.
𐙚 Find a focal point to help with balance and hold for several breaths.
• Benefits: Improves posture, grounding, and balance.
╰┈➤ Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
𐙚 Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
𐙚 Spread your fingers wide and press firmly into the mat.
𐙚 Tuck your toes under and lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs as much as possible.
𐙚 Keep your head between your arms and your gaze towards your feet.
𐙚 Hold for a few breaths.
• Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and shoulders; strengthens the arms and legs.
╰┈➤ Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
𐙚 Return to your hands and knees.
𐙚 As you inhale, arch your back, dropping your belly towards the mat and lifting your head and tailbone (Cow Pose).
𐙚 As you exhale, round your spine towards the ceiling, tucking your chin to your chest and your tailbone under (Cat Pose).
𐙚 Continue to flow between these poses with your breath for several rounds.
• Benefits: Improves flexibility in the spine and neck, relieves tension.
╰┈➤ Child’s Pose (Balasana)
𐙚 From your hands and knees, bring your big toes together and spread your knees wide.
𐙚 Sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward, resting your forehead on the mat.
𐙚 Relax your shoulders and breathe deeply, allowing your body to soften with each exhale.
• Benefits: Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles; calms the mind and relieves stress.
╰┈➤ Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
𐙚 Step your right foot forward between your hands and lift your torso up.
𐙚 Pivot your left heel down, turning your left foot slightly outward.
𐙚 Bend your right knee over your right ankle while keeping your left leg straight.
𐙚 Reach your arms overhead, palms facing each other, and gaze forward.
𐙚 Hold for several breaths, then switch sides.
• Benefits: Strengthens the legs, opens the hips and chest, improves focus and balance.
╰┈➤ Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
𐙚 Stand with your feet wide apart, about 3-4 feet.
𐙚 Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in slightly.
𐙚 Align your right heel with the arch of your left foot.
𐙚 Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing down.
𐙚 Inhale and reach your right hand forward, directly over your right leg.
𐙚 Exhale and bend at your hip, lowering your right hand to your shin, ankle, or the floor outside your right foot.
𐙚 Extend your left arm straight up toward the ceiling, keeping your torso open.
𐙚 Turn your head to gaze at your left hand, if comfortable.
𐙚 Hold for several breaths, then repeat on the other side.
Benefits: Stretches the legs, hips, and spine; opens the chest and shoulders.
╰┈➤ Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
𐙚 Sit with your legs extended straight in front of you.
𐙚 Flex your feet and engage your thighs.
𐙚 Inhale and lengthen your spine, then exhale as you hinge forward from your hips, reaching for your feet or shins.
𐙚 Keep your back long and avoid rounding your spine.
𐙚 Hold for several breaths, feeling the stretch along your hamstrings and back.
Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings, spine, and lower back; calms the mind.
Finish your routine by sitting comfortably in a cross-legged position, taking a few moments to breathe deeply and reflect on your practice.
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