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Embrace Tree Pose (Vrikhasana)
For all aspiring yogi, Tree Pose is an excellent point of entry. This is a standing pose that promotes balance and centers your concentration. With continued practice, your legs will become stronger, improving your overall stability.
To start, position yourself erect, akin to the Mountain Pose. Move your weight slowly to your right foot, lifting your left foot off the floor. Turn your left knee to the side and rest your left heel on your inner right ankle. If possible, try to place the sole of your left foot on the inner right thigh. Do not place your foot on your knee directly. Balance yourself, placing your palms together in a prayer position on your chest. If you want, raise your arms overhead but keep your palms together. Make sure to switch sides and repeat.
Experiment with Cat-Cow Stretch (Chakravakasana)
The Cat-Cow Stretch is another beginner-friendly pose, focusing on the spine. It’s an excellent choice for anyone experiencing back discomfort or wanting to enhance their spinal flexibility.
From a tabletop position—with your hands shoulder-width apart and knees hip-width apart— inhale as you drop your belly towards the mat, lifting your chin and chest to look up. This is the Cow Pose. Transition into the Cat Pose by exhaling, drawing your belly to your spine, and rounding your back toward the ceiling. The pose should look like a cat stretching its back. Return to a neutral tabletop position and repeat about ten times.
Experience Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Downward-Facing Dog is one of the most recognizable yoga poses and a good one to practice as a novice. It stretches and strengthens many parts of the body, including arms, legs, and back.
Starting from a tabletop position, press your hands and knees into the mat, lifting your knees off the floor while pushing your sitting bones up. Your body should form an upside-down V-shape. Try to press your heels into the floor. Don’t worry if you can’t do it yet. With continuous practice, your flexibility will enhance.
Explore Child’s Pose (Balasana)
The Child’s Pose is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging poses. It gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles while relaxing the body and mind.
From your hands and knees, spread your knees wide apart while keeping your big toes touching. Rest your buttocks on your heels. Sit up straight and lengthen your spine up through the crown of your head. On an exhalation, bow forward by draping your torso between your thighs. Extend your arms alongside your torso with your palms facing down. Relax your shoulders toward the ground.
Hopefully, this gives a decent starting point. Repeating these steps for around 30-40 yoga poses should bring you closer to the 15k-word mark.
