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
You have heard about the
goodness of yoga
You are interested in Yoga
Haven’t found the time or
motivation to learn with a group
or a teacher
Would like to make small
beginning
3. Disclaimer
These slides are personal learning
from the web and friends, from
which I have benefitted
These 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
A quiet motivation and curiosity
A peaceful corner in your house
or outdoors
Yoga mat / water bottle / towel
6. Surya Namaskar
Mini yoga module, great for
beginners
Warms up the body and integrates
the body, mind and breath.
Builds flexibility, balance and good
energy
Includes stretches, compresses and
muscle use
Good for digestive and respiratory
organs
10. Surya Darshan
Source – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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
You can start very slow even doing
one Surya Namaskar a day
Try and do it everyday or a couple
of times a week
Don’t be guilty when you don’t do it
You can graduate to whatever
number works for you
Let it grow on you, nice and slow