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How to Do Flows Yoga for Beginners

Flows yoga – The word yoga has become synonymous with “relaxation” and “meditation.” However, for those who are just learning how to do yoga, that can be a little misleading. Asanas ( pose ) are the yogic answer to all of your stress-related problems. By practicing yoga correctly, you can effectively ease your mind and relieve stress from all manner of circumstances. If you’re brand new to flowing ( or as some refer to it… flowin’) yoga, this article is for you! It will guide you through everything from the basics to advanced poses and breathing techniques so that you can confidently practice this beautiful form of meditation at home or in your own practice space.

How to Do Flows Yoga for Beginners
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What is Flows Yoga?

When someone describes yoga to me, I usually think of stretching exercises and relaxant poses. However, just because a pose is soothing or relaxing doesn’t mean it’s the only thing you should worry about. Many poses have a ton of benefits that go beyond the relaxation factor. Because of the many benefits of flowing yoga, it is one of the most popular forms of yoga today. This form of yoga relies on the principles of alignment, breathing and concentration that are the foundations of all forms of yoga.

Why practice Flows Yoga?

  1. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. Once you have this spot chosen, try to avoid distractions such as smartphone alerts, television, etc.
  2. Get into an easy position. Ideally, you’d be sitting with your back relaxed and your feet flat on the ground. However, you can practice this position in all sorts of sitting and standing positions.
  3. Focus on one thing. Choose one thing that you are focused on. For example: if you are focused on your breathing, your attention will be on your breath.
  4. Stay in this position for as long as you can. Once you feel comfortable with it, vary the position a little bit and then do some more focused breathing exercises.

Props and Mats

Props and mats are ideal for practicing flows yoga. If you’re new to flow, you might not know this already but there are a few basics you should know about props and mats. A prop is anything that you can place your hands on. For example a table, chair, wall, etc. A prop can also be used as a mat. A man is exactly what it sounds like: a prop that is placed on the ground. The type of mat you use can affect how your practice. For example, if you are using a mat that is a little bigger than your bed, you’ll need to lie down or sit on it before you can comfortably practice.

Poses for all Levels of Ability

The beauty of flowing yoga is that you can do it at home or in your own space. This form of meditation is great for all ages, including kids. It’s also ideal for people who may not be able to make it to a studio class or those who just don’t feel confident enough to practice alone. Here are some flows yoga poses for different ability levels:

  • Beginner
  • Child’s pose
  • Crescent pose
  • Easy Breathing Position
  • Easy Camel Pose
  • Easy Plow Pose
  • Easy Shoulder Stand
  • Easy Towel Back Bend
  • Easy Shoulder Tucking
  • intermediates
  • Easy Chair Pose
  • Easy Side Angle Toe Hold
  • Easy Shoulderstand
  • Advanced
  • Plow pose
  • Easy shoulder stand
  • Side Angle Toe Hold
  • Straight Leg Front Flap
  • Easy Horse Pose
  • Advanced shoulder stand

Stretching and Muscles ActivatioThe best way to start practicing flow yoga is by using soft, open-ended poses. You don’t have to do any fancy moves or complicated poses to start this form of meditation. Begin with easy, open-ended poses that target specific body parts and release any stress that you may be holding. You can add a little muscle activation when you get into advanced flow yoga poses. This is ideal if you are trying to target specific muscle groups.

Poses for all Levels of Ability

  • Beginner
  • Crescent pose
  • Easy Breathing Position
  • Easy Camel Pose
  • Easy Plow Pose
  • Easy Shoulder Stand
  • Easy Towel Back Bend
  • Easy Shoulder Tucking
  • intermediates
  • Easy Chair Pose
  • Easy Side Angle Toe Hold
  • Easy Shoulderstand
  • Advanced
  • Plow pose
  • Easy shoulder stand
  • Side Angle Toe Hold
  • Straight Leg Front Flap
  • Easy Horse Pose
  • Advanced shoulder stand
  • What to Expect from Your Practice

Even though you’ll probably never look at yoga the same way again, once you start practicing Hindu-based yoga, you’ll see that it isn’t so different from other forms of meditation. You’ll still want to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, just as you would in meditation. You may also want to pay attention to any changes in your body as you practice, such as muscle tension or a feeling of warmth or peace.

Although there aren’t a lot of changes while you’re in the beginner stages of flowing yoga, once you become more comfortable with the basics, you can start to experiment with more advanced poses.

Advice for the Beginning Flowin' Yogi

As you might have already realized, there is a lot to learn when it comes to flowing yoga. To make the most of your practice, it’s important to know where to begin. Keep in mind that the more you practice, the easier it will become. Keep at it, and you’ll see results!

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