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Basic Yoga Poses

Presented by Lynn Nicole Smith

Yoga is physical and meditative practice that originated in India. Learn several poses and stretches with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video series on yoga.

Series Summary

The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj” meaning "to bind" or "join." Whether joining the mind to the body, the human to the divine, or the individual to the infinite, Yoga is centrally the practice of union. The various styles of yoga share a common belief: positioning the body into a particular posture while focusing mind and breath leads to physical and spiritual well-being. The arts of positioning the body has been passed on for thousands of years, and encompass some of the oldest cultural traditions known to exist. To practice yoga, then, is also to join with the ancient sages, drawing human history up into oneself and connecting with the past, present and future. In this free video series on yoga, registered yoga instructor, Lynn Nicole Smith performs several yoga poses for relieving stress and increasing flexibility. Smith discusses a few breathing techniques, including: the ha breath, mindful breathing, the three-part breath and even the barrel breath. She then demonstrates a variety of yoga poses, such as: the warrior two pose, triangle pose, tree pose, straddle stretch, cat and dog pose, pigeon pose and the wind-relieving pose. Watch these videos and learn several rejuvenating yoga poses today.

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Yoga: Warrior 2

In yoga, the warrior two pose is performed by taking a wide step out with the feet and drawing the arms outward. Perform the warrior two pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Picking Grapes

Picking grapes is a yoga maneuver that helps release stress and tension from the body. Practice the picking grapes exercise with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Relaxation Pose

The relaxation pose is meditative yoga practice that relaxes the mind the empties the body of unwanted stress. Practice the relaxation pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: 3 Part Breath

In yoga, practice the three-part breath by letting the ribcage rise and expanding the belly. Perform the three part yoga breathing technique with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Wind-Relieving Pose

The wind-relieving pose is a yoga exercise that stretches out the muscles in the back. Perform the wind relieving pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Straddle Stretch

The straddle stretch is a wonderful yoga position that exercises the muscles in the hamstrings. Practice the straddle stretch with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Pigeon Pose

Perform the pigeon pose in yoga by drawing the right knee forward and resting on the hips. Execute the pigeon pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Tree Pose

Practice the tree pose in yoga by engaging the abdominal muscles and lifting the shoulders upward. Perform the tree pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Cat & Dog Pose

In yoga, the cat and dog pose is used to exercise the shoulder blades and back muscles. Develop the cat and dog pose with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Ha Breath

The ha breath is a yoga technique that releases stress and tension from the body. Practice the ha breath technique with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Swinging Arms

The swinging arms exercise is a yoga maneuver that stimulates the kidneys and improves mobility in the spine. Perform the swinging arms exercise with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Warrior 2 Left Side

Perform the warrior two pose by tucking in the abdominal muscles and lifting the ribcage to establish stability. Practice the warrior two pose on the left side with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Mindful Breathing

Mindful breathing is a yoga technique that is used to calm the mind and relax the body. Develop the mindful breathing technique with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

Yoga: Barrel Breath

The barrel breath is a yoga exercise that involves opening the shoulders and drawing the arms down gently. Develop the barrel breathing technique with tips from a registered yoga instructor in this free video on yoga.

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