4d. Try it!
Now that you have learned about yoga and its benefits, try some simple poses and yoga routines on your own!
Tree Pose
Root your balance into one foot, then slowly draw your other foot to your calf or above your knee (do not place your foot on your knee)
You can hold your palms together at your chest, or keep your hands on your hips for support
Try to balance for one minute, focusing on a spot in front of you
Repeat, this time with your opposite foot as support
Cat-Cow Pose
Start on all fours; position your palms directly underneath your shoulders and knees underneath your hips
As you inhale, let your stomach drop down towards the floor and look upward; this is cow pose
As you exhale, draw your navel back towards your spine and begin arching your spine; this is cat pose
Repeat this sequence as many times as you liket
Downward Dog Pose
Start on all fours, with your palms slightly above your shoulders and knees underneath your hips; inhale
Tuck your toes so the balls of your feet are pressing into the mat
As you exhale, begin to lift your tailbone up towards the sky, pressing your heels into the ground and keeping your palms rooted; your body should look like a triangle
Make sure you push away from the ground to lengthen your spine and relieve tension on your wrists; keep your neck down and neutral
Corpse Pose
Lie down on your back with your limbs stretched out and away from the body; keep your palms facing up
Begin to breathe deeply, focusing on clearing your mind
Hold this pose for as long as you like