| Many people look at yoga and think it is a difficult thing | | | | your hands and further lift the arms towards the sky till |
| to master. They envision Indian yogis twisting and | | | | they are in line with your legs. Raise your heels as |
| contorting their bodies into almost pretzel like shapes. | | | | much as you can. Stand on your toes, squeeze the |
| However, those who are able to perform these | | | | thighs and lift the whole body upwards as much as |
| incredible feats of flexibility have been practicing yoga | | | | you can. Feel the stretch. Breathe easily. Keep this |
| for many years. There are actually many yoga | | | | position for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then slowly come |
| positions for beginners that are both beneficial to health | | | | back to the original position. |
| and wellness, yet easy to perform. | | | | Practicing this yoga position for beginners improves |
| First in our list of yoga positions for beginners is | | | | posture, increases height (as the spine becomes |
| "tadasana" or "mountain position". | | | | stronger and able to stay erect), makes the spine |
| To perform tadasana, stand erect with your feet | | | | flexible and improves stability and balance. This asana |
| together. Let the heels and the big toes touch each | | | | is also great therapy to help cure back pain. If you are |
| other. Keep the arms straight and well stretched, by | | | | prone to restlessness, you may find it difficult to |
| the side, with the palms touching the thighs. Look | | | | practice this asana, as you will need to remain in |
| straight. Raise your arms straight to the level of your | | | | perfect posture, and on your toes, for up to one |
| shoulders, with the palms facing the floor and the | | | | minute. |
| fingers pointing forward. Twist your wrists, with the | | | | I will continue discussing other yoga positions for |
| palms turned outwards. Interlock your fingers. Stretch | | | | beginners in future articles. |