Yoga helps your body stay flexible. Many girls think you can't start yoga when you're older, but today you'll see some exercises you can start anytime. These exercises make it easier for you to practice yoga like a pro. Try to wear comfy clothes and start right away.
First exercise: Mountain Pose
How to do this exercise
- Stand on your feet and straighten your back.
- Lower down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Breathe in and out calmly.
- Put your right foot on your left knee.
Learn the benefits of this exercise
- It helps you perform advanced exercises.
- It helps improve body posture and the spine.
Second exercise: Child’s Pose
How to do this exercise
- Start in a kneeling position.
- Lower your hips toward your feet.
- Stretch your arms forward.
Learn about the benefits of this exercise
- It relaxes the nervous system.
- It calms the body quickly.
Third exercise: Cat/Cow Pose
How to do this exercise
- Place your hands and knees on the ground.
- Your hands should be right under your shoulders.
- Arch your spine upwards.
- Take a deep breath in and out.
- Then bend it downwards.
Learn about the benefits of this exercise
- It reduces spinal pain from sitting at a desk for long periods.
- It helps you straighten your spine.
Exercise 4: Downward-Facing Dog
How to do this exercise
- Put your foot on the ground.
- Your hand on the ground.
- Your hips raised and tighten your abdominal muscles.
- Your body forms a V shape.
Know the benefits of this exercise
- It reduces shoulder and neck pain.
- Helps stretch the spinal vertebrae.
Exercise five: Warrior I
How to perform this exercise
- Step forward with your left foot.
- Raise both your hands up.
- Lower down on your front foot until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Breathe in as you move slowly.
- Keep your back straight and flat.
Learn about the benefits of this exercise
- Strengthens your leg muscles, chest, and thighs.
- Improves focus skills and balance between body muscles.
Exercise 6: Warrior II
How to do this exercise
- Stand straight with your hands at your sides.
- Move your right leg to the left until it is parallel with the ground.
- The upper body also becomes parallel to the ground.
- Repeat this exercise with the left leg.
Learn about the benefits of this exercise
- It strengthens the hip muscles.
- Increases flexibility of the lower body.
- Helps rotation and flexibility of the upper body.
Exercise 7: Corpse Pose
How to do this exercise
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Stretch your arms beside you.
- Relax your whole body on the floor.
- Try to just focus on your breathing.
Learn about the benefits of this exercise
- It helps regulate breathing.
- It calms the body quickly.
- It contributes to relaxation.
You don't have to go to a specialized studio to do yoga. You can do some simple exercises at home and get many benefits like regulating breathing and calming the mind. Some types of yoga help with weight loss and help you take a step toward a healthy lifestyle.
