Basic Standing PosesThese basic standing poses will be available in a download-able .pdf file soon. This way you can have printable yoga exercises that you can take anywhere. Please remember to talk to your doctor before beginning any new exercise routine including this one. Take note of the precautions listed at each pose. Most importantly: Listen to your body. Pain is not what we are looking for. We are looking for a gentle stretch, a slight opening, and a relaxing sensation in each standing pose. Basic standing poses generate heat in the body. Standing poses also strengthen the legs and ankles. When you move into Warrior 1 and 2 you are also gaining some hip flexibility. Speaking of the Warrior poses, they tend to promote confidence and self-esteem. No pose is ever perfect. Every body is different. Make these basic standing poses yours by adjusting the pose to fit your body. My instructions are simply directing you towards a pose. Make it yours - make it comfortable. More notes:When you have completed these basic standing poses, rest and refocus in your mountain pose. Only you can decide if you want to proceed with any seated or reclined poses.If you are finished for this practice recline into your resting pose savasana. If you are not ready for resting pose, continue on with seated or reclined poses. I hope you enjoy the sensation of bringing your mind and body together. Practicing these basic standing poses often will make them easier. The true magic happens when you can connect your mind to specific muscle groups and recognize the stretching sensation in each pose. By focusing on these muscle groups in each basic standing pose, and all poses in yoga, you allow your brain to rest a little. Avoid making any pose too intense. Relax your mind and feel your pose once you get into it. This is stress relief at its best!
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