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For the uninitiated, here’s how to start doing yoga at home:
1. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
* Surya Namaskar or the Sun Salutation comprises a total of 24 counts, done with 12 steps for each side.
* Repeat the twelve steps first on the right and then to the left side to finish one complete cycle.
* Start with 4-5 cycles and increase it gradually.
2. Sukhasana (Happy Pose)
Formation of the posture
* Sit upright position with legs stretched out in Dandasana.
* Cross your legs placing them on top of the other.
* Place your palms on the knees.
* Form Siddha Mudra.
* Sit with spine straight
3. Naukasana (Boat Pose)
Formation of the posture
* To do Naukasana, sit down with your legs spread straight in front of you.
* Keep your spine erect and hands resting beside your hips, bend your knees and lean back slightly.
* Now inhale and lift up the legs alternatively.
* Keep palms on the floor beside you.
* Keep toes at eye level and lengthen the spine.
* Hold the asana for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Marjariasana (Cat Cow Pose)
Urdhva Mukhi Marjari Asana
* Place your knees down on the mat, fixing palms under shoulders and knees under hips.
* Inhale, curve your spine to look up
Cat cow pose is the easiest pose for doing yoga at home.
* Exhale, curve your spine forming a rounding of the back and allow your neck to drop down.
* Focus your gaze towards your chest
