Which Yoga exercises are the best? | Yoga

Which Yoga exercises are the best?

The question of which yoga posture is the best cannot be answered in a generalized way. There are, however, asanas that are easy to learn and those that need to be practiced for a long time before they are mastered. Incorrectly performed yoga poses have no benefit.

In addition, it is individually different which postures are quickly mastered. In yoga, the gaze should be directed inwards and not wander to the neighbor. Comparisons and ambition contradict the teachings of yoga.

These asanas are suitable for beginners: the child pose and the dead posture can be done by anyone. They are usually placed at the beginning and end of the exercise sequence. The mountain The tree The chair The happy baby The looking down dog The looking up dog (or cobra) The warrior 1 The warrior 2

  • The child pose and the relaxation position (dead posture) can be done by anyone.

    They are usually at the beginning and end of the exercise sequence.

  • The mountain
  • The tree
  • The chair
  • The happy baby (Happy Baby)
  • The looking down dog
  • The dog looking up (or the cobra)
  • The Warrior 1
  • The Warrior 2

The frog pose in yoga is one of the hip openers. These asanas are also helpful for lower back pain, because if the mobility in the hips is improved by reducing tension, back pain is also prevented. The frog develops from the looking down dog.

When breathing in, first place one knee between the hands, turn the body to the other side and place the second leg on the mat. When breathing out, bring the elbows and forearms parallel to the mat so that the elbows and shoulders are in line. The hands press on the floor while pressing the knees apart until you feel a stretch in the hips.

The tips of your feet should point outwards so that the inner edge of your feet is resting on the mat. The frog develops from the looking down dog.

  • When breathing in, first place one knee between your hands, turn your body to the other side and place the second leg on the mat.
  • When exhaling, bring elbows and forearms parallel to the mat so that elbows and shoulders are in line.
  • The hands press on the floor while pressing the knees apart so far that you feel a stretch in the hip. The tips of your feet should point outwards so that the inner edge of your foot rests on the mat.

The dog belongs to the classical asanas.

The looking down dog develops from the 4-footed posture (also called table posture), in which one leans on the knees, which are set apart hip-wide and in line with the hips. The hands are extended and spread forward. The hips are pushed back while stretching the legs.

The heels should press towards the ground while the hips are pulled up and the head is held between the upper arms. The body now forms a triangle with the floor, the buttocks being the highest point. The lotus position (also called lotus position) is not only a very well known yoga pose, but is also used as a meditation posture in Buddhism and Hinduism.

You can also read more about it under: Meditation Here, one sits slightly elevated on a hard cushion, so that the legs are interlocked in the shape of a lotus flower, so that the soles of the feet point upwards and rest on the thigh of the other leg. The back is straightened and the shoulders are slightly withdrawn, the hands rest on the knees or thighs. In this posture one can sit relaxed for a very long time, as long as the hips are flexible enough.

However, this is often not yet the case, especially for yoga beginners. Then you should try the “half lotus position”, where only one foot is on the other thigh while the other foot is under the other leg. Starting from the lotus position, there are numerous variations for advanced students, such as the yoga seal.