Every year on June 21, International Yoga Day is observed. The day is commemorated to raise awareness about Yoga's numerous advantages. The traditional Indian style of exercise is known to benefit the body's mental and physical well-being. Yoga asanas are a one-stop-shop for a full-body workout that requires no further equipment or gear. The exercises are a combination of breathing and stretching techniques that focus on the complete body and the mind and could be done indoors.
Yoga can help the body heal from various ailments while also strengthening bones and muscles and regulating hormone secretion. So, for those who are new to yoga and are not sure where to begin, we have put up a list of simple yet effective poses to get you started. These are quite soothing and delightful.
International Yoga Day 2021: 5 Yoga poses for beginners
Here are five simple and effective yoga asanas to attempt first in the morning to start doing yoga.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Mandalas Life said Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, is known as the "mother of all poses." You should stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides to execute it. The weight of your body must be supported by your feet.
Tuck your tailbone after straightening your legs. Your body and arms must be long enough to inhale deeply. Exhale and return your arms to your sides while releasing your shoulders away from your head and toward the back of your waist.
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Cat/Cow Pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana)
"Your back will thank you if you do the Cat or Cow position", Medical News Today said. Place your hands and knees on the floor to perform this. Deeply inhale and arch your back; exhale and circle your spine up towards the ceiling, tucking your chin towards your chest. Make sure you are not putting any strain on your neck.
Child's Pose (Balasana)
"It is time to put your body to sleep with the help of Balsana," Ekhart Yoga mentioned. Start in a kneeling position with your toes tucked under for Child's Pose or Balasana. Lower your buttocks to your feet, then stretch your upper body forward and down, keeping your arms at your sides.
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
Virabhadrasana, or Warrior I, is a yoga posture that can help you improve the strength of your legs, Class Pass, said to do this:
- Begin in a mountain position.
- Exhale and step back three to four feet with your right foot.
- Raise and extend your arms high, then pivot your left foot to face the wall at about a 90-degree angle.
Make sure your chest is expanded and your shoulders are pulled back. As you continue to inhale and exhale, remember to keep your hips straight to the front.
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
The most calming thing you can do is lie down on your back. Yoga Journal said the Corpse Pose, also known as Savasana, is an excellent technique to meditate in yoga. To accomplish this, lie down on your back and let your feet to fall to the sides. Relax your entire body by placing your arms alongside your torso.
This position might last anywhere from 30 seconds to five or ten minutes.
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