Yoga for Everyone

It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises that for thousands of years have hooked yoga practitioners around the globe. The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits. Whether you are young or old, overweight or fit, yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. Don’t be intimidated by yoga terminology, fancy yoga studios and complicated poses. Yoga is for everyone.

3 Yoga Poses You Need to Know

The building blocks of yoga are poses. These are good ones to learn as you build a regular yoga practise.

These 3 poses are a complete yoga workout. Move slowly through each poses, remembering to breathe as you move. Pause after any pose you find challenging, especially if you are short of breath, and start again when your breathing returns to normal. The idea is to hold each pose for a few mins, and gradually try the other poses slowly breath before moving on to the next one.

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Child's Pose

This calming pose is a good default pause position. You can use child’s pose to rest and refocus before continuing to your next pose. It gently stretches your lower back, hips, thighs, knees and ankles and relaxes your spine, shoulders and neck.

Do it: When you want to get a nice gentle stretch through your neck spine and hips. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant. Modify: You can rest your head on a cushion or block. You can place a rolled towel under your ankles if they are uncomfortable. Be mindful: Focus on relaxing the muscles of the spine and lower back as you breathe. Try It

Downward-Facing Dog

Downward-facing dog strengthens the arms, shoulders and back while stretching the hamstrings, calves and arches of your feet. It can also help relieve back pain.

• Do it: To help relieve back pain. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or are in the late stages of pregnancy. Modify: You can do the pose with your elbows on the ground, which takes the weight off your wrists. You can also use blocks under your hands, which may feel more comfortable. Be mindful: Focus on distributing the weight evenly through your palms and lifting your hips up and back, away from your shoulders.
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Plank Pose

A commonly seen exercise, plank helps build strength in the core, shoulders, arms and legs.

• Do it: Plank pose is good if you are looking to tone your abs and build strength in your upper body. Avoid plank pose if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Modify: You can modify it by placing your knees on the floor. Be mindful: As you do a plank, imagine the back of your neck and spine lengthening.
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