{"id":10548,"date":"2018-07-18T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T06:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/?p=10548"},"modified":"2022-01-19T22:57:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T17:27:03","slug":"3-great-yoga-poses-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/3-great-yoga-poses-beginners","title":{"rendered":"3 Great Yoga Poses For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking to get started practicing yoga? Two very popular questions most people have are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do I get started with yoga?<\/li>\n<li>What are some great yoga poses for beginners?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this blog post, we will answer those questions and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What Is Yoga?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yoga is a form of art for the body, mind, and soul. It\u2019s not just for Yogis in India or Buddhists in Tibet who dedicate their lives to meditation and spirituality.<\/p>\n<p>With enough practice, you may notice that yoga can become a way of life for you to bring more well-being, health, vitality, and peace into your life. It can have a positive impact on your life similar to meditation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">How Yoga Can Help You<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever felt like your body needs to stretch due to aching pains, then yoga is definitely something that can help. It can relieve all of the stress within your body that you generally feel throughout your day.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cYoga is not just repetition of a few postures \u2013 it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Amit R.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The top 3 yoga poses for beginners that we\u2019ll cover here will help you to dive in with ease, even without any prior experience in the art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The poses are called:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Downward Facing Dog<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Child\u2019s Pose<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cobra Pose<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Benefits of the Downward Facing Dog Pose<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can help to calm down your brain with deep breathing.<\/li>\n<li>It can allow your natural energy to build up and energize your body.<\/li>\n<li>It stretches out your upper body and elongates your spine.<\/li>\n<li>It opens up your chest to allow your heart to expand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-1536x965.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-610x383.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog-1080x678.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_dog.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Benefits of the Child\u2019s Pose<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a great pose to allow the mind to slow down and release stress.<\/li>\n<li>It is soothing for the digestive tract and the internal flow of energy.<\/li>\n<li>It can help to open up your hips and lower back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-610x421.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child-1080x746.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_child.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Benefits of the Cobra Pose<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can help to stretch out your abdominal and upper body.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s great for decreasing any stiffness in your lower back.<\/li>\n<li>It is mood elevating and heart invigorating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yoga-poses_cobra.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">More Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Yoga<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve shared 3 yoga poses for beginners, we encourage you to take the next step and begin practicing. As with everything in life, it\u2019s only with regular practice that you will really start to feel and experience the benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few additional frequently asked questions about yoga that you may have:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> How many times a day should I practice yoga?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Once a day is sufficient, especially when just beginning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Will I feel sore in my body after doing yoga?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A:<\/strong> It\u2019s possible to feel sore after a yoga session if you\u2019re not already doing some sort of stretching or exercising regularly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Should I eat before practicing yoga?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A:<\/strong> It\u2019s now very popular to exercise, stretch, and do yoga on an empty stomach, because if you have food digesting, a lot of your energy goes into your stomach to do that job. However, you should listen to your body and use your best judgment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Is hot yoga better?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Hot yoga is not better or worse. One major benefit of hot yoga is that your sweat will\u00a0 dramatically increase. But, this can also be uncomfortable for some people, especially when just getting started.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\">Millionaire Yoga<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Dr. Pillai has created an online home-study course called Millionaire Yoga? The program includes meditation techniques for practicing yoga on the mind to help with raising your level of consciousness. This can allow for a new reality to manifest in your life.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s crazy to imagine things happening so fast, but that&#8217;s just what happened. Following the first Millionaire Yoga initiation from Dr. Pillai, everything changed: my focus, my energy, and my outlook on life. My purpose and my ability to make money shifted too! Since then, I&#8217;ve attracted more and more opportunities to make money and be involved in projects that resonate with me AND have the potential to become very successful! I&#8217;d recommend this program to anyone. Even if you already make enough money &#8211; this will take you to another level.&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; Pete Craig<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.millionaireyoga.com\/' class='big-button bigblue'>Learn More About Millionaire Yoga Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve enjoyed reading this blog post, please leave your comment below and share how excited you are to start practicing yoga.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/strong>Consult your doctor or other health professional before beginning any exercise routine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to get started practicing yoga? 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