The ancient art or practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years already. However, a lot of people today, especially in the West, are still at a loss as to what it is, and what its benefits are. So, if yoga is a totally brand-new concept to you, I’d like to introduce you to a couple of amazing yoga poses that are just perfect for beginners.
Bridge Pose
While there are over 300 yoga poses and techniques that you can either do at home, or at an intermediate yoga class Rural, poses like this one can definitely start you off on the right path. The Bridge Pose is a counter pose to the forward bend, and it can help beginners stretch their front body while strengthening the back.
To do this, lie down first on your back and place the feet hip width apart. Press firmly on your feet and then slowly lift your butt off the mat. Intertwine your hands together and then press your fists down to the floor as you open up your chest even further. Next, imagine dragging the heels on the mat towards the shoulders, and hold for 8 to 10breaths, and then lower your hips down. Repeat two to three times.
Seated Forward Bend
To do the Seated Forward Bend, start seated with your legs together, and with the feet firmly flexed, and your hands by your hips. Next, lift your chest and hinge forward from your waist, as well as engage your lower abdominals move your belly button towards the top of your thighs. Stop and breathe for 8 to 10 breaths , and then slowly release your head, neck and shoulders.
However, if you feel any sharp pain, you could slowly back off. This yoga pose is great for everyone to begin opening up their body, and for learning to breathe through otherwise slightly comfortable positions. Perhaps once the coronavirus lockdowns are slowly eased in your area, you could now do this with other people at an intermediate yoga class Rural!
The Tree
This popular yoga pose is great for those who’ve joined an intermediate yoga class Rural for the very first time, because it helps the individual to work on gaining focus and clarity, and learn how to breath while standing and keeping their body balanced on one foot.
To do this, with your feet together, slowly place the right foot on your inner left upper thigh, and then press the hands in prayer, as well as find a spot in front of you where you can keep a steady gaze. Hold the pose and do 8 to 10 breaths and then switch sides.
Plank
If you’ve already done planking before, what’s good is that you’ve already done some basic yoga! Planking, whether at home, or in an intermediate yoga class Rural, help teach us how to balance our hands while using the entire body to support us.
To do this, start from all fours, and then tuck under your toes and slowly lift your legs off the mat. Next, slide the heels back until you feel like you’re one straight line of positive energy from head to feet. Next, engage the abdominals, drawing the shoulders down and away from your ears, and then pull your ribs together, hold the pose and do 8 to 10 breaths.
So, once you familiarize yourself with these basic yoga poses, I guess it’s now time to up the ante, and join the others in an intermediate yoga class Rural!
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