Essential Yoga Poses Everyone Should Practice
Yoga is one oldest exercise programs whose popularity has continued to increase due to its associated health benefits. Yoga poses are easy and enjoyable to do. They are effective in toning muscles, burning calories, increasing flexibility, and relaxing the brain, among others. Each yoga pose has a different intensity level. The yoga poses also target different body parts, such as core, arms, back, glutes, and legs. If done correctly, these yoga poses will improve your overall health and help in weight loss.
Another advantage of yoga poses is that they can be done anywhere – outdoors, at home or in the office, and there is no equipment required. These yoga poses are also good for various health conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, or high cholesterol. Whether you are a beginner, veteran, pregnant or have any of the health conditions mentioned above, there are different yoga poses everyone should practice so as to enjoy their health benefits.
Yoga poses you should practice
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Yoga squat
This pose involves being in a squatting position with heels in and toes out, as the hands remain in prayer position at the chest’s front. The pose stretches the inner thighs, calves, opens the pelvis’ pubic symphysis and eases a backache. It is recommended for expecting women.
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Half moon
The pose involves balancing yourself on the left leg and left hand (both touching the floor perpendicularly) while lifting the right leg in a parallel position to the floor and extending the right …