21 May 2025, 09:09 AM IST
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Starting your day with yoga can help you feel fresh, energetic, and calm. You don’t need to be an expert to do yoga.
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There are some easy poses that you can do every morning to stretch your body, improve your breathing, and stay healthy.
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Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Stand straight with your feet together. Raise your arms up & stretch your whole body upward. Keep your spine straight & take deep breaths. This pose helps improve posture & gives energy to start your day.
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Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): Stand tall & shift your weight to one leg. Place the other foot on your inner thigh or calf (not on the knee). Join your palms in front of your chest or raise them above your head. This pose improves balance & focus.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog): Start on your hands & knees. Lift your hips up & straighten your legs to form a V shape. Keep your hands and feet flat on the ground. This pose stretches your whole body & wakes up your muscles.
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Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Lie down on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Gently lift your chest up while keeping your lower body on the ground. Look up & breathe slowly. This pose strengthens the back & opens up the chest.
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Balasana (Child’s Pose): Sit on your heels, bend forward, & rest your forehead on the floor. Keep your arms stretched in front or beside your body. This pose relaxes the body & helps reduce stress.
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Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): Lie on your back with your knees bent & feet flat on the ground. Keep your arms by your sides. Slowly lift your hips upward while pressing your feet & shoulders down. This pose strengthens your back & reduces fatigue.
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Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow Pose): Come on your hands and knees. Inhale & arch your back (cow pose), lifting your head & tailbone. Exhale & round your spine (cat pose), tucking your chin to your chest. Repeat a few times. This pose warms up the spine & improves flexibility.