Yoga poses for beginners - 5 poses for people of any standard

Yoga for Beginners: 5 Yoga Poses that are beneficial for everyone, no matter what age or standard

Whenever the word “yoga” comes in our mind, we tend to think of all sorts of complicated poses which we find difficult to copy – this can be particularly challenging for people who may think they are perhaps too old to start yoga.

Well, we have news for you: Yoga is for everyone!

You might be surprised to know that there are eighty-four different yoga poses – all with varying angles and degrees, which means that people of all standards can find poses that suit them, especially when starting out.

So let’s look at five brilliant yoga poses that someone of any age – 10 or 70 – can do easily.

Five brilliant yoga poses for beginners

 1.     Cobra Pose

Cobra pose is beneficial for increasing flexibility in the spine and strengthening the back muscles. This is great for people who have back complaints or are aiming to improve posture.

How to Do the Cobra Pose:

●      Lie straight on the yoga mat with your front-facing the floor

●      Raise your head and shoulders towards the sky

●      Make sure your chest and all body parts below it remain on the base.

●      Take deep breaths with a rhythmic movement

How to perform the Cobra Pose

 2.     Half Spinal Twist Pose

This yoga pose is excellent for stretching your pelvic region, shoulders, and back as well as improving flexibility. People who feel the tension in their neck and shoulders, especially adults in their 30’s and 40’s, can do this pose to help relax their muscles in those areas.

 How to Do the Half Spinal Twist Pose:

●      Sit on the yoga mat with your legs lying in front of you

●      Place one hand on either side and gently twist your upper body towards the side

●      Stop and hold for a few seconds and repeat the movement on the other side

●      Remember to inhale and exhale deeply as you perform the pose

How to perform the half spinal twist pose

3.     Corpse Pose

This is perhaps the most comfortable pose in this art. It is excellent for relieving the tension built up in your body from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Those who are less mobile can also practice this pose by placing a blanket under them to feel comfortable.

How to Do the Corpse Pose:

●      Lie with your arms and legs in a straight position

●      Breathe deep in rhythmic movement

●      Feel your body weight sinking towards the ground

How to perform the Corpse Pose

4.     Mountain Pose

Directly speaking, this is a pose in which you stand and shift your body weight in a way that helps you to stabilise your body – as a result, you get more strength in your joints, especially your ankles and toes. It is excellent for people wanting to develop better stability and balance in their body, especially in the legs.

How to Do the Mountain Pose:

●      Stand straight with your arms relaxed, your legs clenched, and your toes fully grounded

●      Use your quadriceps for lifting your kneecaps

●      Push your abs inwards while lifting your chest

●      Squeeze your shoulders and feel the blades moving towards each other

●      Feel a string pulling your head up towards the ceiling

●      Take five to eight deep breaths as you feel your body stretching upwards

 5.     Bound Angle Pose

This pose is excellent for people who want to improve the health of their joints. With age, your joints can get painful and swollen – generally because our bodies tend to get less flexible with time. To prevent our joints from getting stiff and enjoy better joint health, doing poses like this one is conducive for everyone.

How to Do the Bound Angle Pose

●      Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your toes facing each other

●      Join your feet – heels to heels, toes to toes, and extend your knees outwards

●      Hold your ankles with your hands to support your feet touching with each other

●      Take long, deep breaths for a few minutes

The final word on beginners yoga poses

These are some of the most accessible yoga poses that nearly anyone can perform no matter what their age or level of yoga is. The goal of these yoga poses is to make your body more agile, flexible, and more robust for a healthier and fitter you. With time, you will see improved physical health as muscle tension, body aches, and stress diminish, revealing a fresher and happier you.