| In philosophical terms yoga means a refined | | | | amount of time you practice. It is important to establish |
| rejuvenative reunion with 'self,' a journey of | | | | a routine that your body will become used to over |
| self-discovery. The intimate practice of yoga offers a | | | | time. These basic poses can be learnt with guidance |
| diverse range of poses and postures for physical, | | | | from professionals at yoga schools or retreats; |
| mental and spiritual growth. The yoga poses are | | | | however alternatively you are able to practice them |
| essential forms of meditation, used for calming the | | | | by yourself in the comfort of your home. |
| mind, strengthening the body and assisting in | | | | Poses for the veterans |
| improvement of blood circulation. No matter what level | | | | When practiced traditionally, yoga is a 6 day a week |
| of expertise, each pose delivers different benefits to | | | | exercise. Once introduced to the yoga, many find it |
| the mind, body and soul of the individual. | | | | inescapable and integrate it as a regular activity in their |
| Poses for yoga beginners | | | | daily lives. Those who practise yoga regularly will |
| When first practicing yoga, it is important to start off | | | | experience increased flexibility and toning of muscles. |
| slow as it is likely you will not have the flexibility of | | | | This allows for more advanced poses to be |
| someone who has been practicing for years. Basic | | | | undertaken. |
| poses will be introduced, mainly for stretching purposes | | | | Advanced poses often involve contorting the body to |
| and to establish the body into the yoga mind frame. | | | | resemble animals, stances, objects or natural |
| You must remember that yoga is not a competition | | | | formations. For these demanding poses, the mind must |
| and everyone has different abilities. For some, the | | | | work in conjunction with body movements. It is |
| poses and postures may occur naturally whilst others | | | | essential for accomplished yoga individuals to have a |
| will have to work at achieving them. | | | | strong ability to control and balance the body as is |
| The various basic poses for beginners include standing | | | | required by the majority of these difficult poses. Here, |
| poses, to help align ones body and maintain good | | | | yoga allows for the creation of peace as well as |
| posture, as well at seating poses, for hip and back | | | | mental and spiritual awareness, escapism and deep |
| strength. Forward and backward bends are | | | | levels of meditation. |
| performed for an increase in balance, flexibility and to | | | | Yoga veterans would find it beneficial to attend |
| help release tension in the body. Balance plays a large | | | | specified workshops or yoga retreats to further |
| role in yoga poses and it is necessary to establish and | | | | develop their skills. These learning forums allow yoga |
| maintain this before engaging in further positions. | | | | experts to interact, share and develop challenging, new |
| Listen to your body and do what it is capable of, do | | | | poses which can be added to their daily routines. |
| not push yourself so hard that you experience pain. | | | | Accredited and fully trained professionals will assist |
| When your body says no more, it means no more! | | | | you in taking your yoga practice to inspiring heights and |
| Advanced poses will come naturally depending on the | | | | profound depths. |