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What Is The Right Age To Start Yoga? Asanas For Beginners
You want to start yoga but are confused about how to start off. This article deals with the asanas for beginners and the right age to start yoga.
Unlike other exercises that are just associated with our physical well being, yoga is something that incorporates not just the physical, but is also associated with the mental and spiritual well being of a person.
If
you
compare
a
person
who
practices
yoga
with
the
one
who
does
not,
you
can
find
the
difference.
A
stronger
stamina
and
immune
system
and
along
with
this
a
better
concentration
power
and
ability
to
fight
diseases
are
a
few
of
the
major
qualities
that
you
can
find
in
those
practicing
yoga.
There are yoga asanas that help in building up your stamina, keep your blood flow stable, help better breathing and ease muscle pain. But this isn't all, yoga probably is helpful for almost all health problems.
Hence one needs to make yoga a part of the daily routine. But, what is the correct age to start practicing yoga? As per the experts, it is believed that it is ideal to start practicing yoga from 12-13 years.
Gaurav Verma, Regional Director, Art Of Living, Yoga says: "Child is a born yogi. Certain yoga asanas like shishuasana, pawan muktasana and few other asanas are performed by small kids knowingly or unknowingly everyday. However the right age to start yoga is 13 years. This is because the kid undergoes a lot of changes during this time - their mind changes and they undergo a phase of hormonal changes."
So, apart from meditation and pranayama, beginners can start with a few of these yoga asanas. Take a look:
1. Savasana:
Lie down straight on the mat in a relaxed position.
Make sure to keep your feet a bit apart from each other.
Your arms should be placed sidewards with the palms facing the ceiling.
Slowly close your eyes and take deep breaths.
Keep concentrating on your breathing.
After a few minutes open your eyes and get back to normal position.
2. Balasana (Child Pose):
Kneel down on the floor.
Slowly bend your torso and rest it on the thighs.
Make it a point that your forehead rests on the floor.
Keep your arms on either side of the body and press the chest on the thighs.
Focus on your breathing and then slowly stretch your arms further.
Your torso and spine should feel the stretch.
Do this for a few seconds and then come out of the position.
3. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose):
Sit down first with both your legs stretched in front.
Slowly lie down entirely on your back and then fold your knees, with your feet and hips at a little distance.
The arms should be placed on either side with your palms facing down.
Take a deep breath and slowly lift your back from the floor. Your palms should be pressed against the floor.
Lift the torso as well as your back. Once you see that your chin is touching the chest, stop moving.
Once you get the stability, hold on to the position for a few seconds.
4. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose):
Lie flat on your stomach, with arms by your side and toes pointing out.
Bend your elbows and place your palms close to your chest. Your elbows should point up.
Inhale and raise your upper body till your navel.
Press your palms, straighten your arms and raise your torso.
Lift your knees off the ground and look straight or upwards.
Keep
your
knees
straight
at
all
times.
Take
normal
breaths,
and
hold
on
to
the
posture
for
a
few
seconds.
5. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose):
Stand straight and then slowly bend down with your hands touching the ground, forming an arch.
The knees and the elbows should be straight.
Slowly move your hips up and take a deep breath.
With your toes pointing straight in front, the feet and the hip should be parallel to each other.
The hands should be pressed against the ground and the shoulder blades should be made wide.
With your eyes gazing towards the navel, remain in the downward dog position for about a minute.
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