Yoga for Beginners Simple Yoga Poses to Calm Your Mind and Strengthen Your Body

SEQUENCES

Hip Opening

This sequence is meant to work on releasing any tension
or tightness you might feel in your hips. It is said that
people hold emotions in their hips. As you practice this
sequence, embrace the release and let go of anything you
are holding on to, both physically and emotionally.

Except for the Sun Salutes and where otherwise indicated,
hold each pose for fi ve breaths. The sequence should take
about 45 minutes.

1. Savasana


2. Happy Baby (hold for
   10  breaths)


3. Reclined Pigeon (hold
   for 10 breaths on each side)


4. Low Lunge


5. Down Dog


6. Vinyasa


7. Sun Salute A (twice)


8. Down Dog Split with
   square hip
   9. Crescent
   10. Vinyasa (repeat poses
   8  to 10 for your other side)


9. Sun Salute B


10. Down Dog Split with
    open hip


11. Warrior II


12. Reverse Warrior


13. Extended Side Angle


14. Vinyasa (repeat poses
    12  to 16 for your other side) ❱