Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home

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.

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 few 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.

Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Formation of the posture

·      Kneel down on the mat and sit on your heels

·      Inhale and raise arms above head

·      Exhale and bend your upper body forward

·      Place your forehead on the floor

·      The pelvis should rest on the heels

·      Ensure that your back is not hunched

Sukhasana (Happy Pose)

    Formation of the posture

·         Sit in an upright position with both legs stretched out in Dandasana

·         Fold the left leg and tuck it inside the right thigh

·         Then fold the right leg and tuck it inside the left thigh

·         Place your palms on the knees

·         Sit erect with spine straight

 Padmasana

Formation of the posture

·         Sit in Ardha Padmasana with your right foot over your left thigh

·         Lift your left foot and place it on your right thigh facing up

·         Pull your feet closer to your hips

·         Drop your knees to the floor

·         Place your palms on your knees facing up

·         Hold the asana for a while

·         Repeat with the other leg

Vajrasana

Formation of the posture

·         Begin by standing straight with your arms by the sides of your body

·         Lean forward and slowly drop your knees on your mat

·         Place your pelvis on your heels and point your toes outward

·         Here, your thighs should press your calf muscles

·         Keep your heels close to each other

·        Do not place the toes on top of the other, instead right and left must be next to each other

·         Place your palms on your knees facing upward

·         Straighten your back and look forward

·         Hold this asana for a while