Yoga asanas also known as yoga poses are the third limb of Patanjali Yoga. It is essential to understand the correct way to do yoga asanas. There are around 84 yoga poses, but a beginner need not start practicing all of them. Here we will provide you with basic yoga positions which a beginner can try for starting yoga practice. Remember, first attempt the poses/asanas you feel easy to attempt and then proceed to difficult ones. Each individual body is different and you have to try out and identify the easy asanas for yourself. Remember these tips for starting yoga asanas.
Basic yoga positions for beginners, required for beginners are classified into different groups for the convenience of learners. For your yoga practice follow the sequence of yoga stretches, standing poses, supine poses, prone poses, sitting positions, pranayama and meditation.
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