Top 5 Yoga Poses for Beginners to Stay Fit & Healthy

Everybody around the world now speaks about yoga which is the latest hype in the fitness industry. Some years back yoga was thought to be prevalent only among saints and old aged people.

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1. Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)

This pose requires a considerable amount of flexibility. However, it does not mean that it cannot be included in the top 10 yoga poses for beginners, if you are flexible enough to do Paschimottanasana,

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2.Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)

Vajrasana is one of the most basic yoga poses that can be practiced even by beginners as it is a simple ‘sitting asana.’ This helps in easy digestion and strengthens the back and leg muscles and also improves posture.

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Bhujangasana(Cobra Pose)

The term Bhujangasana is a combination of two Sanskrit words ‘bhujanga’ meaning snake or serpent and asana meaning posture.Bhujangasana is performed by stretching the muscles in the shoulders, chest and abdomen.

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4. Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

This is a meditative type of yoga pose, so it is best if you practice it in the morning. That doesn’t mean that you cannot meditate in the evening. But it’s a must that it should be performed on an empty stomach.

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5. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

This type of yoga must also be performed on an empty stomach or after 4-6 hours of an interval from food. This is also called the bow pose and requires stretching of abdomen, thorax, thighs, ankles, groin, throat, the front of the body, etc.

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