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Yoga Poses for Complete Beginners to Start With

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Are you new to yoga and don't know where to start? Fear not! I've got you covered with this exciting list of yoga poses perfect for beginners.
 
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This is a basic standing posture that is a great foundation for many asanas. It's helpful in improving posture, balance, and awareness.
Mountain Pose: How to Do Tadasana
 
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An essential introduction to yoga. It strengthens the arms and shoulders, tones the core and waist, lengthens the hamstrings and calves, and stretches the hands and feet.
Downward Facing Dog Pose
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A powerful pose that develops stamina, balance, and coordination. It tones the lower body and promotes overall strength and flexibility.
Warrior 1 Pose: How to Practice Virabhadrasana I
 
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This restful posture helps to stretch the hips, thighs, and ankles while reducing stress and fatigue.
5 Health Benefits Of Child's Pose
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This pose is great for improving balance, focus, and overall coordination. Plus, it's a fun way to challenge yourself!
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) Instructions & Photos
 
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These two poses are typically paired together. They're great for warming up the spine and preparing the body for more challenging poses.
Cow Pose
 
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This pose is beneficial for the back, boosts the mood, stretches the chest, neck, and spine, and helps alleviate stress and mild depression.
How To Do Bridge Pose - DoYou
 
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This pose strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles, stretches the hips, groins, and shoulders, and improves balance and concentration.
Extended Triangle Pose: How to Practice Utthita Trikonasana
 
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This backbend helps to stretch muscles in the shoulders, chest, and abdominals while decreasing stiffness of the lower back.
The Holistic Benefits of Cobra Pose
 
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This pose helps to stretch the shoulders and upper back. It also helps to improve balance.
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) Instructions & Photos
 
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This pose helps to calm the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression. It stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings.
Seated Forward Bend: How to Practice Paschimottanasana
 
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This pose strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine while stretching the shoulders and chest.
How to Do Chair Pose - DoYou
 
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This is a comfortable seated position for meditation. It encourages an open and grounded feeling.
Easy Pose: How to Practice Sukhasana
 
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This pose is usually performed at the end of a yoga practice. It promotes relaxation and stress reduction.
Corpse Pose (Shavasana or Savasana)
 
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This pose strengthens the legs, opens the hips and chest, and stretches the arms and legs. It also increases stamina.
How To Do Warrior II Pose - DoYou
 
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This pose stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles, and helps to relieve stress.
Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) Instructions & Photos
 
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This pose strengthens the arms, wrists, and spine, and tones the abdomen.
Plank Pose
 
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This pose tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles, improves balance and digestion, and stretches the hamstrings.
Yoga Pose 101: Navasana (Boat Pose) - DoYou
 
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This gentle backbend strengthens the spine and promotes flexibility.
How to do Sphinx Pose - DoYou
 
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This pose helps to open up the hips and thighs, and is very calming for the mind and body.
Bound Angle Pose: How to Practice Baddha Konasana
 
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This pose challenges your balance, strengthens your whole back side, and tones your legs.
Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III): Instructions, Tips & Benefits