Are you anxious about your yoga classes for beginners in Singapore? If yes, there is a way to not embarrass yourself in front of the whole class. In this article, you will learn about the basic positions done in yoga.
Once you are appropriately dressed and settled your yoga mat, make sure you have stretched your limbs and finished a breathing exercise to prepare your body for mild to intermediate positions of yoga.
Downward facing dog
You have probably seen this in yoga posters because this is the most common position a beginner could know. From a standing position, first, you have to come to your hands and knees. Then, exhale and lift your knees from the floor and press the base of your palms against the floor. Stay in this pose anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes.
The cat-cow stretch
After miming the stretch of a dog, this essential yoga pose is inspired by a cat and cow stretches. It targets the spine and abdominals, and it begins with your hands and knees. Look forward and think of the spine as a straight line connecting the shoulders to the hips. Slowly lower your head and tilt your pelvis back, then look forward again.
Child’s pose
This resting pose helps stretch your hips, thighs, and ankles to reduce stress. It begins on your open hands and knees, then slowly lower your head to the floor until your forehead is touching the floor. While doing this, breathe slowly and deeply for 4 to 12 breaths.
Raised hands pose
In Singapore, your yoga instructor might call this ‘Upward Salute’ because you are required to extend both of your arms like you are reaching for the ceiling. Keep your palms together overhead with your arms straight and gaze towards your thumbs. Your body should be in one line, and hold the pose for up to one minute.
Plank pose
Start in a downward facing dog pose, then inhale and draw your torso forward until your arms are perpendicular to the floor. Your shoulders are directly over the wrist and toes are curled to maintain your balance. Keep this pose from 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Garland pose
This is more commonly known as the ‘Squat’ except that it is deeper than a squat. It targets your hips and groin muscles, and it begins with bending your knees and lowering your bum towards the floor. Allow the spreading of your feet but keep them parallel. Finally, take your upper arms inside your knees and bend your elbows to bring your palms together.
These are just some poses you might expect in a yoga class for beginners. You are free to expand the foundation of your yoga practice by acquainting yourself with yoga styles, terminology, philosophy, and history.
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