Yoga Positions for Beginners

Yoga is an ancient type of mental, physical, and spiritual discipline, which facilitates the union of mind,
body and spirit. Its roots can be traced back as far as 2nd century BC, or maybe even much earlier than
that. There are over a thousand variations of yoga positions, and each one is associated with meditation
to attain a state of tranquility or spiritual insight.

So when it comes to yoga positions for beginners, there are some basic things you’ve to keep in mind
such as:

• Listening to your mind and body – its limits as well as its limitless potential.
• When doing yoga poses, don’t push yourself too hard.
• Consult with a professional especially if you’ve some health conditions.

That said, here are our top three yoga positions for beginners:

Sukhasana

Or this is simply known as the easy pose. Sukhasana is a classic meditative, yoga pose in which you sit
with your legs crossed and the spine erect. Maintain a straight posture, placing your feet properly below
your knees. The goal of this particular posture is to make you relaxed and attain a quiet mind.

Surya Namaskar

This means a salute to the sun, which is a series of flowing movements, 12 poses in all. You start by
standing straight with your palms in a prayer position, or namaste. As you inhale slowly, you raise both
arms flowingly over your head till both palms join together. As you exhale, you bend forward till both
hands touch your feet. Inhale, then take a step back with the right foot and arch the body back. Lift the
chin slowly and hold the position for 15 seconds.

Exhale again and step back with the left foot. Keep the spine and legs straight and hold it for another 15
seconds. Lower your knees slowly as you inhale and exhale, then lower the chest and forehead. And so
on and so forth.

Pada Hastasana

You can start in the standing position with both arms to the side. As you inhale, raise the arms overhead,
bend forward and touch the feet slowly, then bench further with your belly by your upper legs. Don’t
overstretch. Grasp the toes and take a deep breath through the nose, and hold to this position for 15
seconds and release slowly. Keep in mind that pada hastasana should not be done by people with spinal
problems.

These are just three of the most basic yoga positions for beginners. Contact a yoga expert in your area
for proper guidance.