Important Yoga Forms For A Beginner

Yoga is a mind and body practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation.

In more recent years, it has become popular as a form of physical exercise based upon poses that promote improved control of the mind and body and enhance well-being.

There are several different types of yoga and many disciplines within the practice.

Here are ten different yoga forms a beginner should execute

Tadasana

Tadasana is also called as the "Mountain Pose". The foundation of all standing poses, Mountain Pose makes a great a starting position, resting pose, or tool to improve posture.

Vrikshasana

This posture replicates the graceful, steady stance of a tree. Unlike most yoga poses, the Tree Pose requires keeping our eyes open in order to maintain body balance.

Adho Mukha Savasna

The name comes from the Sanskrit wordsadhas(अधस्) meaning ‘down’,mukha(मुख) meaning ‘face’,śvāna(श्वान) meaning ‘dog’,andāsana(आसन) meaning ‘posture’.The Adho Mukha Svanasana looks similar to a how a dog looks when it bends forward. This asana has numerous amazing benefits that make it extremely essential for you to practice it every day. The best part is, even a beginner can get the hang of this asana with great ease.

Trikonasana

Unlike most yoga postures, theTriangle Poserequires keeping the eyes open in order to maintain body balance.

Virabhadrasana

Virabhadrasanadescribes a series of poses named for a powerful warrior in Hindu mythology, Virabhadra. The name is derived from the Sanskritvira,meaning “hero,”bhadra,meaning “friend,” andasana, meaning “pose." In English, the asana is commonly called “warrior pose.”