4 Yoga postures and their benefits for your body!

Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise and meditation. Initially, there was only one “asana”, or yoga pose. This pose was a stable and comfortable seated pose for prolonged meditation. Today there are many poses, series, and variations that not only help to stretch and tone your body, but also open up energy channels and chakras. Depending on the type of pose, these produce different energetic, mental, physical, and emotional effects. Here are 4 Yoga Postures and how they benefit your body! 

 

Yoga Asanas according to position

Seated asanas

Seated yoga poses have a grounding and balancing energetic effect. They also help achieve flexibility and meditation. There are some seated postures that might seem easy at first, but they all have their trick. Some common seated asanas are: easy pose, conqueror breath, staff pose, child pose, bound ankle pose and more.

Standing asanas

These asanas have an uplifting and opening energetic effect. These help strengthen our muscles and bones too. Some standing asanas for beginners: mountain pose, tree pose, warrior pose, chair pose, and triangle pose are a great place to start.

Supine asanas

These type of asanas involve you lying on your back, facing upwards. These poses have a nurturing and integrating energetic effect, and help achieve better flexibility. Some common poses: bridge pose, corpse pose, joyful baby pose, supine hero pose,  and the supine bound ankle pose.

Prone asanas

These asanas involve you lying on the floor, on your belly. These poses have an energizing effect and help strengthen back and core. Some of these poses are: cobra pose, plank or four-limbed staff pose, crocodile pose, bow pose, and the upward facing dog. These poses can take more practice but the value you gain is worth it!

 

Yoga is an integrated physical, emotional, and spiritual practice that helps you achieve a toned body and challenges you to increase your skill all the time. Read about yoga and dance classes in our studio in Denver, why dancing is a great workout and learn to make your own fabulous detox smoothies.