Want to start your yoga journey this New Year? Practise these 5 beginner yoga poses which are easy and simple to perform and can help you stay in shape.
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Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
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Stand tall with feet together. Ground through all four corners of your feet. Engage your thighs, lift your chest, and relax your shoulders. It will promote proper alignment and posture.
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Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
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Start on hands and knees. Lift hips toward the ceiling, forming an inverted V-shape. Hands should be shoulder-width apart, feet hip-width apart. It offers stretching and strengthening for your entire body.
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Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
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Step one foot back, bending the front knee over the ankle. Extend arms overhead with palms facing each other. Open chest and hips. It strengthens and stretches your legs and glutes.
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Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
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Shift your weight to one leg, placing the sole of the opposite foot on the inner thigh or calf. Bring hands in a prayer position near your heart. It improves your posture and strengthens your thigh, glute, and ankle.
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Child's Pose (Balasana)
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Kneel on the mat, and sit back on your heels. Extend arms forward with palms on the ground. Relax and stretch your back and shoulders. It helps stretch your back and muscles around your hips.