Popular Yoga Poses

What are some popular yoga poses? Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word meaning  yolk’. Most people think yoga is a religion or or that you have to be a gymnast but that’s not true. Yoga is an ancient exercise that has been around for 5000 years. Whether you are a beginner or master yogi, there are yoga poses for everyone.

One of the more popular yoga poses is the cobra. Stretch on you abdominal placing your feet close together and legs straight behind you. Palms should rest by your side right below the shoulder and fingers pointing outward. Slowly raise your head and chest and make certain to keep the shoulders flat. Maintain the pose for around twenty seconds and take several deep breaths.return to start position.

The swaying palm tree is among the good yoga poses for beginners to help establish balance. You should stand with your feet 8 inches apart and pick a focal point in the room that faces you. Lace the fingers with palms up. Take a deep breath and lift hands above the head. Bend to one side without letting the body go forward. Hold several seconds going back to center. and repeat.

The mountain yoga pose builds stronger legs. Kneel with your heals lifted and extend arms in front of you until your forehead touches the floor. Take a deep breath and rest several seconds. Lift to your knees and hands while keeping the toes flat below the spine. breath in and lift up with the toes. Lift the buttocks an drop head. Your back and legs should be in the form of two triangle sides.

Some yoga poses takes great strength and flexibility. Do not push your body where it won’t go. Use caution if you are pregnant or have back problems. You can find numerous DVDs  featuring yoga poses especially made for beginners.