Floor Based Yoga Poses

We designed this easy floor based yoga class for beginners and those of you with low mobility.

Floor based yoga poses. Ashtanga teaches several series of posture flows based on your mastery level which are the same every time you practice. This is a vinyasa style of yoga which means the postures transition in a flowing manner that s synchronized with the breath. Arms up down in. And while it s important to respect classic poses it can also be fun to add variations to the time tested asanas.

This easy floor based yoga sequence will gently open the body and calm your mind. Finish in child s pose with your knees spread apart and your sitting bones resting toward your heels. Touching the back of the palms in easy pose. Easy pose sukhasana.

Spinal flex in easy pose spinal flex in rock pose neck roll shoulder shrug lateral twist in easy pose with hands on shoulders with arms parallel to the floor in gyan mudra. Pelvic rotation on the floor. In this floor based sequence by janet stone you ll move energy through the lower body. Fish pose in celibate pose fish pose in lotus.

This is a great pose for beginners to use as an assessment says gwen lawrence yoga coach for the new york knicks and other sports teams athletes and celebrities. We ve got a routine of seven for you to try. Take as many breaths as you like and come up slowly when you feel ready. Like taking a beloved family recipe and adding spices herbs or even a few new ingredients to create a flavor that appeals to your palate putting a twist on your go to poses can breathe.

For a year of yoga journal s master class columns brought to life check out yoga journal s advance your practice dvd. When i started doing yoga i initially learned the ashtanga style specifically the primary series. Not only are traditional yoga poses enormously beneficial they also have a rich history. Just sitting on the floor.

Do you love gentle yoga. Stay in each pose for about 5 to 10 slow steady breaths and remember to practise the asymmetrical postures on the other side resting in neutral in between sides. Fish pose matsyasana.