Learn the Basic Yoga Poses

Learn from the Lotus House teachers the basic poses you will find in a traditional yoga practice. This course is great for a beginner or to advance your personal practice.

Yoga offers a wide variety of postures or asanas, each with its own unique benefits. Here are some basic yoga postures that are often included in beginner yoga classes:

1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): This is a foundational standing pose that focuses on alignment and balance. It's a good starting point for many other poses.
2. Child's Pose (Balasana): A restful and gentle pose, it's often used for relaxation and to stretch the back and hips.
3. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): This pose is a great full-body stretch and strengthens the arms, shoulders, and legs. It's also commonly used as a transition pose.
4. Plank Pose: This is a core-strengthening pose that helps build upper body and abdominal strength.
5. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): This is a powerful pose that stretches and strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and builds concentration.
6. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II): Another standing pose, Warrior II focuses on strengthening the legs while opening the hips and chest.
7. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana): A pose that stretches the sides of the body, improves balance, and strengthens the legs.
8. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana): This backbend strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings while also opening the chest and shoulders.
9. Tree Pose (Vrksasana): A balance pose that helps improve focus and stability while strengthening the legs.
10. Corpse Pose (Savasana): The final relaxation pose in many yoga classes. It's a pose of complete relaxation, often used for meditation.

These are just some of the basic yoga postures, and there are many more to explore as you advance in your practice. Remember to practice with proper alignment and under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor, especially if you're new to yoga, to avoid injury and maximize the benefits of each pose.