Yoga Standing Pose

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Yoga Standing Pose

Exercise Type: non-impact

Duration:5 minutes

Reps:5 reps

Fitness Level: Easy

Posted By:Melissa Farrell

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Exercise Description

This is a very simple yoga pose that focuses on breathing and flexibility. Its one of the best places to start before getting into a standing yoga pose routine. Take your time with these movements. Focus on breathing and relieving the tension in your body. Do not rush through the positions.

Muscle Groups: Back, legs, core

Step Number 1

Stand at the top of your mat with your heels hip width apart. Your body should be fully erect, but your hands are at your sides.

Step Number 2

Take a deep breath and make sure you expand your chest cavity and can feel your shoulders moving back, stretching out your upper body. As you take a deep breath, raise your arms to the ceiling with elbows straight and arms outstretched up in the air.

Step Number 3

On an exhale bend at the waist and let your hands fall to the ground. Let your hands fall wherever they are comfortable. If you can touch the ground or your toes, that’s great; if you aren’t that flexible, rest your hands on your shins. While it is preferred to keep your knees and legs straight, bend at the knees if you have limited flexibility.

Step Number 4

Inhale as you raise your torso half way back up. Your torso should be at a roughly 45 degree angle to the ground. Your torso should not be parallel with the ground, nor should you be completely bent over. Make sure your back is straight and you are lifting through your head.

Step Number 5

On an exhale fold again, so that you are bending at the waist and trying to touch the ground with your hands.

Step Number 6

Inhale and come all the way back up to standing position. Raise your arms above your head as you raise your torso and return your body to a standing erect position.