Being a beginner in Yoga can feel intimidating, but I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be. Today I am sharing a series of videos from my YouTube channel that I would recommend for a Beginner, along with descriptions and the reasons for choosing each specific yoga practice. If you are just starting your yoga practice, you can work through these four videos - once a day, once a week, or whatever schedule works for you! - and experience the amazing benefits of yoga without the worry.
Note: always consult a health professional before beginning a new physical exercise program or if you have any concerns regarding the practice.
Video #1: Standing Poses for Beginners
The reason we start with standing poses for beginners, is because those poses use our large muscle groups to help us build our strong foundation for our yoga practice (as opposed to using the smaller muscle groups like back muscles etc). So let’s stretch and strengthen our lower bodies - legs, feet, and hips - with this video. These videos all reference yoga props - Blocks and Straps - I like this 2 pack of blocks and a strap from Amazon (Canadian Link) Click here for the Amazon US Link
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Beginner Yoga: Standing Poses
Video #2: Balancing Poses for Beginners
To build on the work we did with our standing pose practice, we move on to balancing poses. While balance can feel intimidating for beginners I am here to assure you it’s OK to fall out of a pose or waiver in a balance pose. Again, most of these poses utilize our larger muscle groups which tend to be a bit safer. Remember, if you fall out of your balance pose, have a laugh and try again! (It’s just yoga ;))
Beginner Yoga: Balance
Video #3: Shoulder openers for beginners
Starting to move to some of the smaller muscle groups, we look at those often tight shoulders. As we move our focus to the upper body we rely on the strong foundation and alignment we have learned in the prior three videos/practices.
Beginner Yoga: Shoulder Openers
Video #4: Restorative yoga
I love ending my yoga sessions with a class focused on relaxation. Try this practice to get a great stretch and some good old relaxation…. And feel the benefits of your yoga practice wash over you :)
Beginner Yoga for Relaxation
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