Many people don’t realize how beneficial Yoga really is. With its variety of yoga poses at different intensity levels, it is one of the most enduring exercise programs. Yoga does more than just burn calories and tone muscles. It also gives us mind and body awareness. Basically, yoga is a combination of breathing, relaxation, stretching and strengthening. In addition, yoga has so many health benefits. It alleviates anxiety, headaches, joint pains, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia and more. With patience, almost anyone can do yoga.

When I’m doing yoga I like to select a peaceful place in my home, deck or yard. The first thing I do is apply sunscreen to protect my skin. I use Hint sunscreen because it smells good, it is water-resistant and has SPF 30 protection. Another thing I make sure to do is to wear loose or stretchable clothing. It helps me move easier and makes me feel comfortable. The black hoodie jacket from Jill Yoga is one of my favorite pieces. It is comfortable and keeps me warm on chilly days.

A durable yoga mat like the one I have from Ankit is really important to use. It is thick and gives me plenty of knee protection. I also like putting my yoga mat away in a yoga bag after my workout. It protects it, keeps it neat and clean. The one that I have from Ankit is filled with beautiful embellishments of beads and patchwork.

Yoga Poses for Beginners

1). Mountain Pose or Tadasana:

• improves posture
• increases energy and awareness
• makes you feel refreshed and rejuvenated
• relieves tension, aches, and pains throughout the body
• strength the spine
• improves blood circulation
• connects your mind and body
• firms abdomen and buttocks
• steadies breathing
• encourages healthy digestion

2). Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana:

• stretches back, buns, chest, neck, spine, and hips
• alleviate stress, anxiety
• reduces head and back pain
• improves blood circulation
• improves digestion
• stimulates organs
• relieves menopause symptoms

3). Child’s Pose or Balasana:

• releases tension
• calms the mind and body
• alleviate neck and lower back pain
• reduces stress, anxiety
• stretches spine, hips, legs
• normalizes circulation throughout the body

4). Downward-Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana:

• strengthens arms, legs, bones, spine
• tones arms, legs
• increased blood flow
• reduce anxiety
• alleviates back pain

5). Warrior or the Virabhadra Pose:

• helps posture
• tones body, abdomen
• alleviates back pain
• energies body
• helps with circulation, respiration
• improves balance, stability
• improves memory, concentration
• strengthens hips, legs, shoulders, back

6). Tree Pose or Vrksasana:

• tones the entire standing leg, up to the buttocks
• improves balance and stability in the legs
• strengthens bones of the hips and legs
• establishes pelvic stability
• helps with self-esteem

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