When you start with yoga, the amount of different kinds of yoga
positions can seem overwhelming. When you are practicing yoga
for a longer time, you will notice that the positions flow
together in a way that feels right and logical, this flow is
sometimes also called vinyasa.
In the beginning you will be busy learning the basic sequences
and how the positions feel and should feel. You need to learn
what to do and how to breath and when to breath. And gradually
you will improve and be able to do the positions properly and
watch the effects in your body and mind. This is the time when
you are ready for more advanced yoga positions.
It is important to practice and train yourself even at a basic
level, you can use both the standing and the seated sequences.
You need to get yourself to a point that you do not have to
think about how you need to do the positions and what comes next
in the sequence. The "exercises" need to be done almost
automatic, this way you can focus on the effect's in your body
and mind.
We will make a small overview of different kind of sequences
that you can use, but for more details we advise you to take
yoga classes, and if there are no yoga classes in your
neighborhood there are also on line yoga classes.
Different kind of sequences
1) Warm-up sequences - these need to include yoga
positions for
the shoulders, neck and back but should include some for the
whole body
2) Basic sequences - these are the ones for the
beginner, the new yogi, and when you do get more experienced
these are the sequences that you will return to time and time
again. These are just the very basic positions both standing and
seated, short and simple most of the time ending with some
calming exercises.
3) Basic plus sequences - these are a bit
more advanced yoga positions for people who are somewhat more
experienced, you can use the basic sequences and add challenge
and length to the already established flow. The sun salutations
can also be added at this point of practicing yoga. The basic
plus sequences invite more challenge. They add more vigorous,
complex, and long yoga positions and flows.
4) Advanced
sequences - most of them are designed for a special purpose
for
example to strengthen the back, regulate emotions or enhance
concentration.
Yoga positions for a special purpose
The special advanced yoga positions can be used to: - help
regulate emotions - reduce depression, sadness, and grief -
invigorate the mind and promote concentration and focus -
problems with infertility, sciatica, menopause,
heart/lungs/chest, and much more.
The classical sun salutation
This exercise is often referred to as the core of hatha yoga
practice, the Sun Salutation is a classic among yogi. It warms
the body and gives it energy it is traditionally practiced at
sunrise. Lesser known are the half sun salutation and the moon
salutation. The moon salutation is often done at the end of a
day and is calming peaceful and cooling, there are more
stretches is this sequence. But there are many more variations
which combine powerful exercises and will vary in intensity.
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