{"id":2392,"date":"2020-02-05T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/en\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2020-02-05T17:30:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T22:30:17","slug":"5-basic-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/en\/5-basic-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Yoga Poses"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.title2{    font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold;text-transform: initial;display: block; margin-top: -10px;}\n<\/style>\n<p><span class=\"title2\"> and why we need them<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should one practice yoga and why is it especially recommended for frequent gym users?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are millions of reasons yoga class is beneficial to anybody, but here are few reasons you should combine your fitness routine with a yoga practice:<br \/>\n\u2022\tYoga is the only practice that deals both with mind and body;<br \/>\n\u2022\tOnly way to get a full body detox: external body and even on physiological level;<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe time where one can tune in, work on your confidence and accept self fully;<br \/>\n\u2022\tMore than a stretch, it works on the tone and strength of all muscles;<br \/>\n\u2022\tRelieves aches, tensions or pain, gentle to the body and prevents or heal injuries;<br \/>\n\u2022\tYoga helps regulate stress, therefore very anti-inflammatory which aids in weight management;<br \/>\n\u2022\tYoga is anti-gravity therefore antioxidant (slows the ageing process as study shows)<\/p>\n<p><u><em><strong>Here are the benefits of some basic poses we love:<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lotus<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_lotus3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_lotus3.jpg 350w, https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_lotus3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\nThis pose is a hip-opener, it stretches the knees while keeping the spine straight, it helps develop a good posture, it aids with menstrual discomfort and cramps, as well as sciatica.<br \/>\nCalms the brain and increases awareness &#038; concentration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cat-Cow<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_cat-cow3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_cat-cow3.jpg 350w, https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_cat-cow3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\nThis pose improves the flexibility of the back, improves posture and balance, strengthens and stretches the spine, massages the organs, hence it benefits the digestive system;<br \/>\nBalances hormones, relieves stress and calms the mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Downward Facing Dog<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_dog3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_dog3.jpg 350w, https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_dog3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\nThis pose is an energizer, strengthens the arms and legs. When rightly done with alignment cues, it will prevent bone issues. This pose can calm the brain, hence aid in relieving stress.<br \/>\nWhen the head is supported in this pose, it can also be good to relieve cramps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair <\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_chair3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2416\" \/><br \/>\nTonifies the thighs, ankles, buttocks, hips and the back, with arms up, it will tone also the shoulders and arms. It stretches the Achilles tendons and the shins, a great relief for people with flat feet and a wonderful chest opener, hence it tones the heart.<br \/>\nThis pose also aids in toning the digestive organs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plank<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YT_icone_plank3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2417\" \/><br \/>\nThis pose tones all the core muscles: abs, chest and lower back, it strengthens the arms, wrists and shoulders. It helps prepare the body for more challenging poses like arm balances, tones the muscles around the spine which will help improve overall posture.<\/p>\n<p>Although, we consider the above poses to be basics in a session, it is not recommended for anybody at any moment as it depends on the person\u2019s past injuries, existing ailments and the level of physical awareness. To find out how to safely get into a pose, stay in a pose, then get out properly, always consult a certified teacher or instructor in person at a studio nearby. You can find any instructor or studio by consulting our website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yogatribes.com\">www.yogatribes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"    padding-bottom: 90px;\" class=\"size-full wp-image-455 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jewel-lee-teachers-2148.jpg\" alt=\"profile-claudine-gagnon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogatribes.com\/yoga-teacher\/montreal-canada\/2148-jewel-lee\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jewel Harini Lee<\/a><\/strong> <br \/>\nCertified yoga teacher (675+ YTT), specialized in alignment and restorative yoga<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogatribes.com\/yoga-teacher\/montreal-canada\/2148-jewel-lee\/calendar\/\">Visit my profile and join my tribe<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>and why we need them Why should one practice yoga and why is it especially recommended for frequent gym users? 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