Beginning yoga

Easy sequence of yoga positions for beginners



Are you looking for a yoga sequence for beginning yoga? There are so many yoga poses, yoga breathing exercises and styles of yoga that a beginner will not know how to start yoga practice.

Beginning yoga. Ideal way to start yoga is under the guidance of an expert teacher. But suppose you are living in a place where yoga studios, experts are not available. Also, there can be people who may not be keen to spend money on learning yoga. For such people a simple yoga workout sequence is compiled in the table below.

  • The learning curve for beginning yoga is spread over four weeks.
  • Your progress will depend on your present physical and mental helath.
  • These are easy yoga asnas and all people who are healthy can do these asanas. If you have any medical problems consult your doctor before starting yoga.
  • For modifying this sequence to your age and health, get free consultation.
How to start yoga? Before beginning your yoga practice, you must read about Tips for asanas, Guidelines for pranayama, How to start pranayama and Yoga diet principles.



Position WeekI WeekII WeekIII WeekIV
WarmUp Jogging andsome light free hand stretches for 5 minutes Jogging andsome light free hand stretches for 5 minutes Jogging andsome light free hand stretches for 5 minutes Jogging andsome light free hand stretches for 5 minutes
Standing Tadasana(3 times)
Konasana (3 times)

Add Trikonasana

Add Surya Namaskar
Supine Tadasana(3 times)
Markatasana (3 times pt-I, 3 times pt-II toeither side)

Rest in shava asana
Pawanmuktasana (2-3 times)
Rest in shava asana
Uttanpadasana (2-3 times)
Rest in shava asana

Add Yoga exercises for weight loss (with videos)

For loosing weight, increase repetitions for weight loss exercises.
Prone Bhujangasana (3-4 times)
Shalabh asana (3 -4 times)
Bal asana
ADD


Sarpasana Video
(20 to 30 rollings, repeat once)


Sitting Kamarchakrasana
Vajrasana
Mandukasana
ADD
Janushirasana (2-3 times)
ADD
Ushtrasana
(2 -3 times)
Pranayama Deep Breathing ( 5 minutes)
Alom Vilom video
(5 to 10 minutes)

Add
Kapalabhati video
(refer How to start pranayama also)
ADD
Bhramri ( 3 times)
Bhastrika
(refer How to start pranayama also)

Here are some important guidelines.

  • Rest in shavaasana for 5 to 10 seconds between asanas in supine position.
  • Rest in sitting pose for relaxation when doing asanas insitting position.
  • Rest in Bal asana when doing asanas in prone position.
  • For doing pranayama sit in padma asana, vajra asana or sukh asana.
  • Do not strain yourself, any time you feel uncomfortable, take rest and relax.
  • Take five to ten minutes rest in shava asana at the end of yoga practice.
  • Follow the sequence of asanas from top to bottom.
  • For the first week do not increase repetitions. Generally for first two weeks, just get in rhythm do not try to strain yourself.





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