Good Yoga Posture - Learn Some Simple Yoga Poses-Part II -Seated Poses

Good Yoga Posture - Learn Some Simple Yoga Poses - Part II - Seated Poses

There are eight major types of yoga postures and exercises or asanas. Within each of these areas are postures which target different areas of the body as well.

The types of yoga stances include: Warm up Poses, Standing Poses, Seated Poses, Twist Yoga Poses, Supine Poses ,Inverted Postures and Balance Poses, Backbends, and Finishng Poses.

Included below are a sample pose or two from each of these areas to help you begin your yoga adventure.

Warm Up Poses - The Cat Pose ( (Bidalasana); Yoga Eye Exercises

Seated Poses - The Easy Pose (Sukhasana); The Upper or Full Boat Pose

Standing Poses - The Mountain Pose; The Chair Pose I

Supine Poses - The Wind-Relieving Posture; Leg Reclining Lunge

Back Bends - The Cobra (Bhujangasana)

Twist Poses - The Half Spinal Twist

Inverted and Balance Postures - Crane Pose (Bakasana)

Finishing Poses - Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Seated Poses

A. Easy Pose (Sukhasana)

This eponymously named yoga pose is yet another that will help relax and calm you, and it is a classic pose used for meditation. It is often performed after the Corpse Pose.

This exercise will slow down your metabolism, relieve fatigue, straighten your backbone and serve to still your mind and bring you to a calm state.

Procedure:

While seated, cross your legs, puttng your feet under your knees. You may want to use a cushion or mat for more comfort.
Place your hands on your knees and hold them.
Keep your body and head straight and aligned.
Inhale and exhale, bringing inner calm and relaxation.

B. Upper or Full Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)

This exercise provides a whole 'boat-load' of good results, if you will....

If you have intestinal problems, prostrate, thyroid or kidney disorder, or need to strengthen your abs and stomach muscles and lower back...this is the pose for you! The 'Boat' improves your digestion and your balance, and also ships in a load of stress relief.

Procedure:

Sit on the floor.
Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, with your hands pointed forward on the floor near your hips and back for support.
Pull your legs in closer to your body.
Stretch your arms forward and parallel to the floor, palms facing inward.
Breathe in, tilt your upper body back, so that your upper back is in a straight line, and your lower back is bearing your weight.
As you tilt back with your back held straight, stretch your legs and feet straight out in front of you, continuing to tilt back, so that your body ends up in a "V" shape, balanced on your rear.
Focus on a particular spot as you balance.
Breathe in and out through your belly and try to maintain your relaxation during your efforts. (If this is too difficult, you may place your hands beneath your knees for support. After a few sessions, you will find this pose much easier.)

Hold this pose for 30 seconds, keeping your back straight, and making your abs do the work.