One of the principles of yoga is to develop practices for individual conditions and purposes. This section gives you a list of Yoga Sessions which aims to suit your lifestyle, whether you have a lot of time or almost no time at all. The good thing about Yoga is that you can do it anywhere. You can do it in your office, in your room, or perhaps even in your car or inside the bus on your way home. For someone who is too busy at work, you can also do Yoga in your desk during your break. You do take a break, don't you?
Here is a series of Asanas which can be done within a short period of time - approximately 15 minutes and the other for around 30 minutes. These Basic Yoga Sessions are ideal for people who are to busy to do more Yoga Poses. Remember that it is ideal to practice Yoga on an empty stomach. Practicing in the morning will help you revitalize your mind and body, keep you energized and ready for work. Meditation and Relaxation Techniques is also advised during the night for restful, more peaceful sleep. It is also important for Yoga Practices to be done daily.
Fifteen Minute Yoga Practice
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
The Mountain Yoga Pose promotes the experience of stillness, strength, relaxed power, and immovable stability associated with mountains. This yoga posture, and coming back to this stillness after other poses, is one of the ways of becoming acquainted with stillness.
Tree Pose (Tadasana)
The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back. It can also increase the flexibility of your hips and groin. Your balance and concentration can also be improved with constant practice. This Yoga Pose is recommended for people who have sciatica and flat feet.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
In Hindu art, the triangle is a potent symbol for the divine principle, and it is frequently found in the yantras and mandalas used for meditation. The Trikonasana or Triangle Pose concludes the Yoga Postures in our basic session.
Crescent Moon Pose
The Crescent Moon Pose stretches and strengthens the arms and legs, increases stamina, improves balance and concentration, and can also relieve backaches. If you are suffering from diarrhea, high blood pressure or neck problems, you should take extra caution practicing this pose.
Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Shvanasana)
The Dog Pose improves flexibility of your spine, stretches the hips and middle and low back, rejuvenates the body, and helps in preventing back problems. Take note that this Yoga Pose should not be performed if you have serious back pain or injury.
Double Leg Raises
A Double Leg Raise is similar to a Single Leg Raise, only this time, you will raise both legs. In doing this Yoga Pose, make sure that the full length of your back is resting on the floor and your shoulders and neck are relaxed. This section covers the steps and guidelines on how to do this pose properly.
