The benefits of yoga, understood by those who have practiced it, are that it stimulates and rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Today we have taken stock of the 10 most popular yoga poses. Do you practice often?
10: Pigeon Pose
Let's start with a pose named after an animal. The Sanskrit name Kapotasana, Pigeon Pose requires a high degree of flexibility to master, as it involves arching your body completely backwards. If you want to open your chest or need to strengthen your back and groin, this asana is a must, as consistent use will work all the important muscles. Although Pigeon Pose is not suitable for people who are new to yoga, it will feel great when you are able to do it well.
9: Tree type
It's time to get back to basics. For beginners, the tree pose is essential, which shifts all the weight to one side of the body while keeping the body as a whole vertical. Need help keeping your balance so you don't fall? It is advisable to focus your attention on an immobile object in front of you. The Sanskrit name Vriksasana, the asana will show the practitioner's concentration, balance.
8: Garland type
Now it's time to do some squats. It also has a more common name, "Garland Pose," and it's the perfect introduction to squats in yoga. The lei pose includes a variety of squats designed to work your calves and inner thighs. This is a very popular pose, especially for pregnant women, as it also relieves back pain. While this asana is fairly simple and common for beginners, mastering the garland pose opens up another whole field of position to work and tone your muscles.
7: Stand forward bend
Forward flexing exercises combine exercise and relaxation to work all the stiff muscles for a full day of work. These asanas are relatively easy to learn for beginners, as they involve stretching key muscles in fairly simple asanas.
6: Cat/Cow pose
This is a very basic exercise that, when combined with inhalation and exhalation exercises, helps keep the spine healthy. Focusing on improving abdominal strength and spinal flexibility is an essential pose for every yoga enthusiast.
5: Camel pose
Camel Pose is a rather challenging backbend because it is difficult for most people. To master this backbend, core muscle flexibility is key. Asana focuses on increasing lung capacity and stimulating the glands. This asana is also part of the Bikram Yoga sequence.
4: Triangular
Now back to the classic pose. Trikonasana Triangle Pose, this traditional standing posture can improve the flexibility of your spine and correct the rounded shoulders and hunched back. While this asana has many benefits, it is not recommended for practitioners with low back pain as it can aggravate the area that is already in pain.
3: Warrior 1
This asana will help you unleash your inner warrior. Warrior 1 strengthens the muscles from the shoulders to the arms and legs. Warrior 1 works the key lumbar and abdominal muscles while relieving tension throughout the body. Called "Virabhadrasana I", named after "Virabhadra", it was a powerful warrior created by Shiva, the supreme ruler of India, to punish another god for killing his wife. So, let the power of Shiva flow through you...
2: Bridge type
Bridge pose increases your lower back strength. If you can't hold this pose for a long time, you can use a yoga block to support it until you are able to master the pose. Known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana in Sanskrit, it is also used to get into more difficult backbends, like the best preparation for wheeled poses.
1: Downward Facing Dog
Asana works the muscles of your arms and legs, such as your triceps and hamstrings. The benefits don't stop there, it also improves your overall health and strengthens your immune system.
它也许是瑜伽中最常见的姿势,下犬式(adho mouth selfnas)和上犬式(Urdhvamukhaswana)是习练者必须掌握的姿势.