What are the basic yoga moves for beginners?

The word "yoga" is no longer unfamiliar to young people in China today. Yoga is not only suitable for women, but men can also practice it. Yoga postures are an ancient and simple method to improve people's psychological, physiological, emotional and spiritual abilities. It is a way to achieve a harmonious unity of mind, body and spirit. For those who are new to yoga, it is necessary to understand the basic yoga movements for beginners.

Action 1: Forward bend (hands touching feet)

Begin by bending forward until your hands or fingers can touch either side of your feet, or the ground in front of your feet. Next use your forehead to touch your legs, but be careful not to strain. Keep your knees straight. Exhale as you bend forward, contracting your abdomen in the final position, exhaling as much as possible. The forward bend helps eliminate or prevent stomach or abdominal disorders, reduce excess abdominal fat, and improve digestion. It also helps eliminate constipation, makes the spine flexible and strengthens the spinal nerves.

Action 2: Mountain Pose

As a basic yoga move, Mountain Pose requires you to first straighten your legs, put your feet together, lie forward with your hips raised in the air, and lower your head so that it is between your arms. The body should form the two sides of the triangle. In the final position your legs and arms should be straight, try to keep your heels on the ground in this position. Exhale as you straighten your legs and bend your torso. This left exercise is very beneficial for strengthening the nerves and muscles in the arms and legs.

Action 3: Prayer

The specific method is to stand upright, put your feet together, and put your hands together in front of your chest. At the same time, relax your whole body and regulate your breathing. This movement can achieve a state of concentration and tranquility, preparing for the next movement.

There are many precautions to pay attention to when doing yoga. When doing yoga, try to practice yoga at the same time every day. You cannot eat at least 3 hours before practicing yoga movements. It is most scientific to eat one hour after practicing. When doing the upper body upside down posture, patients with high blood pressure, low blood pressure, or people with head injuries should try not to do it to avoid the danger of congestion in the head.