Yoga Positions for Beginners

One of the reasons that Yoga is becoming so popular is because it's a great stress reliever. But Yoga can be quite confusing in the beginning and knowing what positions are right for beginners is a great place to start.


Standing Poses

These help to align the body and internally, can help to stimulate digestion and blood circulation. These poses are great for people who also want to lose weight. Some of the Standing Poses for beginners are:

• Mountain Pose
• Standing Forward Bend
• Standing Twist
• Half Moon
• Warrior

Don't worry if you don't understand how to do these or what they are... later on I'm going to give you my personal pick for guided Yoga practice that will get you started.


Sitting Poses

These positions are generally calming as well as revitalizing. This makes them an excellent choice for stress relief. Some of these poses are:

• Easy Pose
• Forward Bend
• Butterfly
• Spinal Twist
• Child Pose

These positions are excellent to release tension in your abdomen as well as increasing strength in your arms, legs, and back. Some of the beginner poses are:

• Thunderbolt (Prone)
• Cat (Prone)
• Easy Cobra (Prone)
• Supine Stretch (Supine)
• Inverted Pose (Supine)
• Pelvic Tilt (Supine)

When beginning to learn these or any other Yoga positions, it's important to concentrate on each movement and position. It's also important to get started with the right tools and with the guidance of a professional.

To learn Yoga positions for beginners, I recommend you start out with the Yoga for Beginner's Kit from Gaiam. They are the ultimate wellness company that specializes in total mind and body well being. Their line of Yoga DVDs and products is the best that I've found.

Having the right equipment and guidance to get you started will keep you from becoming frustrated and giving up on your new Yoga program.

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