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Yoga Warm Up Exercises

Here are some yoga warm-up exercises that you can do to prepare your body for your yoga practice:

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

 

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

This pose helps to warm up the spine and improve flexibility.

Instructions:

  1. Start on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.
  2. As you inhale, arch your back and lift your head and tailbone up.
  3. As you exhale, round your back and tuck your chin to your chest.
  4. Continue alternating between these two poses for 5-10 breaths.

These are just a few examples of yoga warm-up exercises. You can add other poses to your warm-up routine as you become more comfortable with yoga. Be sure to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard.

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Instructions:

  1. Start on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Tuck your toes under and lift your knees off the ground.
  3. Press your heels towards the ground and straighten your legs, keeping your back flat.
  4. Engage your core muscles and keep your shoulders relaxed.
  5. Hold the pose for 5-10 breaths.

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

This pose helps to relax the body and mind.

Instructions:

    1. Kneel on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.
    2. Sit back on your heels and fold forward, resting your forehead on the ground.
    3. Extend your arms out in front of you, palms down.
    4. Hold the pose for 5-10 breaths.

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