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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:01 am



~ Yoga For Beginners ~



Welcome to Yoga For Beginners,Stage 1!
If you want to do some easy going yoga techniques,we have
them here in this thread.
There's Stage 1, Yoga For Beginners.
Stage 2: Intermediate Yoga Poses
& Last but not least Stage 3: Advance Yoga
The reason for the three stages is to make it easier on you,if you haven't
done yoga at all then the beginners is best for you c:
If you have some experiance with yoga,try the intermediate yoga poses.
And if you have done this all before,check out the advanced poses.
Always remember to stretch before you start any kind of exercises!
You can do this,its easy & simple and if you don't get it,keep trying c:

PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:07 am


Beginner Yoga Pose 1: Downward Dog.

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  • Start on all fours with hands directly under shoulders, knees under hips.

  • Walk hands a few inches forward and spread fingers wide, pressing palms into mat.

  • Curl toes under and slowly press hips toward ceiling,
    bringing your body into an inverted V, pressing shoulders away
    from ears. Feet should be hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.

  • Hold for 3 full breaths.







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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:10 am


Beginner Yoga Pose 2: The Crow.

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  • Get into downward dog position (palms pressed into mat,
    feet hip-width apart) and walk feet forward until knees
    touch your arms.


  • Bend your elbows, lift heels off floor, and rest knees
    against the outside of your upper arms. Keep toes on floor, abs
    engaged and legs pressed against arms. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths.






PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:11 am


Beginner Yoga Pose 3: The Lunge.

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  • Start in downward dog position. Step your right leg forward to the inside of your right hand.


  • Drop your left knee to the floor and lift your chest up. Keeping
    your right knee in line with your ankle and your back straight,
    place hands on your knee. Hold for 10 breaths.


  • Return to downward dog; switch legs and repeat.



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:37 am



Reserved.
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:38 am



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