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Here are 3 beginner yoga poses
1. Sukhasana (Easy pose)
Here’s how to perform this pose:
- 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 your spine straight.
2. Padahastasana (Standing forward bend)
Here’s how to perform this pose:
- Begin by standing in Samasthiti.
- Exhale and gently lower your upper body from the hips, bringing your nose to your knees.
- Place palms on either side of the feet.
- As a beginner, you may have to bend your knees slightly to accomplish this.
- With practice, slowly straighten your knees and try to touch your chest to your thighs.
3. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)
Here’s how to perform this pose:
- Start by standing straight with your arms by your sides.
- Lean forward and slowly lower your knees onto 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 put the right and left toes on top of each other.
- Place your palms on your knees facing upward.
- Raise your shoulders and gaze upward. Hold this asana for a while