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International Yoga Day: 10 Yoga Asanas for Beginners
International Yoga Day: 10 Yoga Asanas for Beginners
Akshar
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For the uninitiated, Yoga fulfills the needs of the mind, body, and spirit.
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Start this International Day of Yoga with some basic and simple asanas for your mind, body and soul.
From the youngest to the oldest, yoga is for all without any restrictions based on age, weight, or experience. We have to start somewhere and we are all beginners at something. For the uninitiated, Yoga fulfills the needs of the mind, body, and spirit. No matter what your goal is, yoga is the answer to achieve it. It starts you off on an endless journey to your authentic self.
Yoga gives you a range of benefits such as weight management, healthy hair, glowing skin, improved immunity, increased strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and so much more.
There are many aspects that makeup Yoga. Some of these are chanting, pranayama, meditation, mudras, asanas, etc. everyone has a different starting point based on your interest and objective.
However, yoga asanas form an important part of a practitioner of yoga. Here are ten simple asanas to get you started off on your yoga journey. These foundational poses are meant for beginners but can be practised by practitioners of all levels.
Fold your left knee bringing your left heel close to your body near your groin
Bending your right knee and move it to the front of the left ankle.
Lift your right foot and place it just above your left ankle. Bring your right heel into your groin area. Do not force if you feel discomfort
Slide the toes of your right foot into the space between the left calf muscles.
Turn your palms facing upwards on your knees should touch the floor.
Customize your yoga practice depending on your body’s physical capability. Many a time we become overenthusiastic and end up with an injury. Therefore, make your practice your own. It can be paced fast, slow, or medium based on your level of comfort. The important thing to note when you begin is to allow yourself the discipline of self-care through Yoga. You will feel empowered, positive, calm, and enjoy more clarity of thought. Yoga is the path to gaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
(Grand Master Akshar is an internationally acclaimed Yoga Master, Philanthropist, Spiritual Guru, Lifestyle Coach, Author)