Below, learn how to move through a trio of beginner yoga movements.
Then, double-check to flow through the whole video.
Just like that: Youre a yogi.
3 foundational yoga poses to practice today
1.
Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Come down onto your hands and knees to start.
Place your knees directly underneath your hips; your wrists can be directly beneath your shoulders.
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On an inhale, push into your palms and lift your hips toward the sky.
Childs pose (Baslasana)
Come to your hands and knees once again.
Spread your knees, so theyre about as wide as your mat, and bring your toes to touch.
Press into your palms to gently guide your hips back to your feet.
If your head cant quite reach the ground, thats totally okay!
Grab a block, pillow, or sweatshirt and place it beneath your head for support.
Breathe here, energetically pushing your hips toward your heels.
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
Start standing at the front of your mat.
Deeply bend your right leg, but keep the ankle directly below the knee.
(You may need to widen your stance to make this happen.)
Raise your arms parallel to the floor, engage your core, and tuck your pelvis forward slightly.
Look gently over your right shoulder if it feels comfortable for your neck.
Take several deep breaths here before switching sides.
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