| In this article I will share with you five of the very best | | | | straight up. Reach forward with your hands and hold |
| yoga poses and exercises to help you with your | | | | onto your legs as low as possible without bending the |
| personal yoga practice. What you will find with the | | | | knees. If you can hold your toes that's great, if not, |
| yoga poses below, is that they can be practiced by | | | | arch them back towards you while holding your shins, |
| both beginners as well as advanced yogis. These | | | | knees or thighs. This will ensure you are stretching the |
| poses all work on different aspects of your body and | | | | calves and nerves. As you reach towards your feet, |
| can be easily incorporated into your yoga routine. | | | | ensure you are bending from the waist and try to |
| These poses and exercises are from across both | | | | keep the back as straight as possible. Try to bring the |
| great schools of yoga, hatha yoga as well as kundalini | | | | forehead to the knees if possible. |
| yoga, and the sequence I have given them in is a good | | | | Top Yoga Pose #4 - Yoga Stretch Pose for |
| one in which to practice them. Below you will find the | | | | Abdominal Workout: |
| details of each pose and how to practice it correctly | | | | This great yoga posture, has some easy modifications |
| and safely. Also given are the benefits that each of | | | | for beginners, and also gives advanced yogis a real |
| these poses bestow. | | | | challenge when held for a prolonged period of time. It is |
| 5 Best Free Yoga Poses: | | | | one of my favorite yoga poses and a must do |
| Yoga Exercise #1: Yoga Stomach Grind: | | | | everyday exercise. Oh yes, I almost forgot, this |
| The first exercise is called Kundalini Yoga Stomach | | | | exercise is also excellent for working on your Navel |
| Grind and it is a great way to work on your elimination | | | | Chakra, to help you develop amazing energy and |
| system, digestive system and get the lower back | | | | tremendous willpower. |
| ready for some serious yoga. It is a perfect way to | | | | How to do this yoga pose: |
| start any yoga set. | | | | Lie on your back. Place your hands under your |
| How to practice this exercise: | | | | buttocks palms facing down (to support your lower |
| Sit up with your legs crossed. Hold onto your on your | | | | back). Raise your heels 6 inches, point your feet and |
| knees. Grind your stomach in a big circle counter | | | | toes away from you, raise your head slightly and stare |
| clockwise for half the time of the exercise. Visualize | | | | at your toes. You will feel the abdominal muscles go to |
| drawing a big circle with your naval. Switch after half | | | | work immediately. Breath powerfully. |
| the time and grind your stomach clockwise. | | | | Free Yoga Pose #5 - Bow Pose: |
| Yoga Exercise #2 - Kundalini Yoga Modified Rowing: | | | | Done regularly Bow Pose has been known to keep |
| Yoga Rowing frees up your hips, helps you develop | | | | you looking young and give you the energy and vitality |
| flexibility in your hamstrings and also works on your | | | | of youth. The advanced yogi can develop rocking in |
| abs and shoulder. Can't go wrong with this one. It is | | | | this pose, which is even more beneficial to you. You |
| another great exercise for daily practice. | | | | will find your digestive system, respiratory system, |
| How to practice this yoga exercise: | | | | entire spine, legs, shoulders and overall flexibility |
| Sit up with both legs extended straight out in front of | | | | improved by this great yoga exercise. |
| you. Extend the arms and have the thumbs facing up | | | | How to practice yoga bow pose: |
| towards the sky, fingers extended forward and keep | | | | Start by lying on your stomach with your chin on the |
| the elbows straight. Lean back 20-30 degrees and | | | | floor. Next, bend your knees and bring your heels |
| then lean forward the same distance. Continue at a | | | | towards your buttocks. Reach back and grasp your |
| moderate pace. | | | | ankles. Raise yourself up off the floor by pressing your |
| Best Yoga Pose #3 - Yoga Forward Bend: | | | | ankles away from you. Your chest and thighs should |
| If you have not done your Forward Bending Yoga | | | | be raised off the floor. |
| Pose, you have not done your yoga for the day yet, | | | | Summary of Top 5 Yoga Poses: |
| period. This pose stretches the entire back of your | | | | Just doing these five yoga poses on a daily basis will |
| body and is known for triggering spontaneous healing | | | | make a significant difference in you health and levels |
| and known to grant yogis with a long healthy life. | | | | of energy. As with any physical practice, make you |
| How to do this yoga pose: | | | | start off slowly and then gently build up your capacity |
| Sit with both legs extended straight in front of you. | | | | over time. Also remember each yoga pose should be |
| Make sure the legs are parallel and feet pointing | | | | done with full awareness and complete attention. |