As you inhale, elongate through your torso and extend your arms up, then out. Next, straighten your legs, then tuck your tailbone in as you engage your thigh muscles. Ground your feet, making sure to press all four corners down into the ground.
YOGA POSES FOR BEGINNERS HOW TO
How to Do It: Stand with feet together and arms at your side. “It is through this pose that one finds the proper alignment and shape for additional movements,” she says. What to Know: “The mother of all yoga poses,” according to Ingber, “mountain only looks easy.” This two-footed stance is the foundation for many other positions that require awareness and balance.
RELATED: Yoga Fundamentals: The Yoga Workout You Can Totally Do 7 Basic Yoga Positions for Beginners 1. So grab a mat and read on as Ingber and fellow yogi Tanya Boulton, a New York-based instructor, breaks down the must-know beginner yoga poses you’ll want to learn to pick up any yoga practice. While you may not see all of them in every class, they’ll help you get started, plus make you feel more comfortable as you progress. “In theory, there are no poses you must know before a class - you’re going there to learn,” says Mandy Ingber, New York Times best-selling author of Yogalosophy: 28-days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover, not to mention the woman responsible for Jennifer Aniston’s yoga addiction (and rock-hard abs).Įven if it’s Day 1 of your exercise journey, your task is simple: Throw on some form-fitting clothing (you’ll be able to see your body position better - and avoid a wardrobe malfunction), then get familiar with these seven basic poses.
But remember, everyone’s got to start somewhere. If you’re a yoga newbie, it’s completely normal to feel intimidated by the die-hard yogis who warm up for class with handstands.
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