Foundational Yoga Poses for All Age Groups

Introduction

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• Ensure fresh and open mind before yoga practice.
• Importance of starting fresh with a clear mind for fruitful practice.
• Recommended: light fruit or small snack, avoid heavy meals.

Poses Overview

Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

• Start with Sukhasana (Easy Pose).
• Importance of maintaining spine alignment and grounding posture.
• Tips: Use props under hips if needed for comfort.
• Focus on breathwork (Pranayama).
• Attentiveness to breath enhances physical and mental readiness.

Parivritta Sukhasana (Twisting Pose)

• Twisting pose (Parivritta Sukhasana) to detoxify and aid digestion.
• Steps:
  • Place left hand on right knee, right hand behind.
  • Twist, aligning shoulders.
  • Inhale and exhale deeply.
  • Repeat on the opposite side.

Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)

• Great for relaxation, especially if seated long periods.
• Stretching inner thighs relieves tension.
• Keep spine upright, relax neck and shoulders.
• Provides physical relief and mental calmness.

Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow Pose)

• Hands and knees on the floor.
• Inhale, look up and arch back (Cow Pose).
• Exhale, round spine and look down (Cat Pose).
• Repeat 5-6 times, synchronize breath with movement.

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

• Teaches standing posture, engaging all muscles.
• Align body, distribute weight evenly.
• Look at a fixed point to maintain balance.
• Foundation for all standing poses.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

• Alleviates digestive issues and back pain.
• Steps:
  • Stretch arms, legs apart.
  • Reach hand to shin, open chest.
  • Look up if comfortable.
  • Repeat on the other side.

Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

• Develops balance and strengthens Cerebellum functions.
• Steps:
  • Stand tall, shift weight to one leg.
  • Place other foot on inner thigh or calf (avoid knee joint).
  • Hands together at chest or stretched upwards.
  • Hold, focusing on a point.
  • Repeat on the other side.

Closing

• End with seated posture (Sukhasana), eyes closed, mindful breathing.
• Reflect on muscle relaxation and breath awareness.
• Yoga emphasizes practice over perfection.
• Encourages regular practice and patience.
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