These slides contain the basics of starting a simple yoga routine for yourself. I always felt the need for someone to simplify yoga for better uptake. Have these slides on your desktop / tablet / phone and use them everyday anywhere.
2. You should look at these slides if
๏งYou have heard about the
goodness of yoga
๏งYou are interested in Yoga
๏งHavenโt found the time or
motivation to learn with a group
or a teacher
๏งWould like to make small
beginning
3. Disclaimer
๏งThese slides are personal learning
from the web and friends, from
which I have benefitted
๏งThese are not prescriptive or
medically accurate, do consult
your doctor or coaches if you
have special cases of medical
history
4. What do you need to start
๏งA quiet motivation and curiosity
๏งA peaceful corner in your house
or outdoors
๏งYoga mat / water bottle / towel
6. Surya Namaskar
๏งMini yoga module, great for
beginners
๏งWarms up the body and integrates
the body, mind and breath.
๏งBuilds flexibility, balance and good
energy
๏งIncludes stretches, compresses and
muscle use
๏งGood for digestive and respiratory
organs
10. Surya Darshan
Source โ Yogawiz.com
With a deep inhalation, take
your right leg away from your
body, in a big backward step.
Both your hands should be
firmly planted on your mat, your
left foot between your hands,
head tilted towards the ceiling.
11. Purvottanasana
Source โ Yogawiz.com
With a deep inhalation, take
your right leg away from your
body, in a big backward step.
Both your hands should be
firmly planted on your mat, your
left foot between your hands,
head tilted towards the ceiling.
12. Adho Mukha Svanasana
Source โ Yogawiz.com
With a deep exhalation, shove
your hips and butt up towards
the ceiling, forming an upward
arch.
Your arms should be straight
and aligned with your head.
13. Sashtang Dandawat
Source โ Yogawiz.com
With a deep exhalation, lower
your body down till your,
forehead, chest, knees, hands
and feet are touching the mat,
your butt tilted
up
Take a normal breath in this
pose
15. Surya Darshan
Source โ Yogawiz.com
Inhaling deeply, bring your right
foot in towards your body, in a
big forward step
Both your hands should planted
firmly on your mat, right foot
between your hands, head tilted
towards the ceiling
19. Notes
๏ง You can start very slow even doing
one Surya Namaskar a day
๏ง Try and do it everyday or a couple
of times a week
๏ง Donโt be guilty when you donโt do it
๏ง You can graduate to whatever
number works for you
๏ง Let it grow on you, nice and slow