Unleash the potential

If you’re a beginner planning to kick-start your Yoga journey, you need to begin with some simple workouts to get your body prepared for the imminent change. Warming up your muscles in your hands and legs before entering the core of Yoga will help you acquaint yourself with the tougher transitions.

Generally, aspirants who hope to achieve a higher level of expertise in Yoga falter at their beginning stages as their body is not yet fully prepared for the changes. So, in order to build a perfect sync between your body and Yoga manuals, you need to pick up some workouts that can work as warm-up exercises for you as a beginner.

Today we are going to discuss some workouts that work as effective warm-up exercises and help you unleash your potential.

Workout 1

Stand upright. Bend your right knee and lean forward towards the right side while simultaneously outstretching your left leg backwards. Hold your right thigh parallel to the ground while stretching your left leg backwards as far as possible.

Lean on your right thigh and touch the floor with your left hand. Rotating your pelvis, turn your head towards the sky and fix your gaze on the ceiling. Raise your other arm and point its palm towards the sky.

Both arms should be held vertically in a straight line. Hold this pose for a few seconds. Once you reach your tolerance level, release the pose and repeat it on the other side of your body.

Workout 2

Stand upright. Bend your right knee and lean forward towards the right side while simultaneously outstretching your left leg backwards. Hold your right thigh parallel to the ground while stretching your left leg backwards as far as possible.

Now raise your arms and hold them in front of your chest alongside each other. Lean forward with a maximum stretch and lock the left knee to keep the stretched leg in a very straight line. Take regular breaths and hold this pose for a few seconds.

Both arms should be held in a very straight line alongside each other. Once you reach your tolerance level, release the pose and repeat it on the other side of your body.

Workout 3

Stand upright. Bend your right knee and lean forward towards the right side while simultaneously outstretching your left leg backwards. Hold your right thigh parallel to the ground while stretching your left leg backwards as far as possible.

Bending your right elbow, rest your forearm on your bent thigh with the palm pointed to the left. Raise your other arm and hold it above your head. Your head should be tilted parallel to your bent thigh and your raised arm parallel to your tilted head.

Take regular breaths and hold this pose for a few seconds. Once you reach your tolerance level, release the pose and repeat it on the other side of your body.

Workout 4

Stand upright. Bend your right knee while simultaneously outstretching your left leg backwards. Hold your right thigh parallel to the ground while stretching your left leg backwards as far as possible.

Lift your arms all the way up and point them towards the sky. Lift your head up and fix your gaze on the ceiling. Keeping your spine erect, now slowly begin to lean back creating some pressure on your pelvis.

Try to lean all the way back till you reach your tolerance level and build some stress. Take regular breaths and hold this pose for a few seconds. Once you reach your tolerance level, release the pose and repeat it on the other leg.

Core benefits of these poses:

• These workouts will work as warm up exercises and help you get prepared for some advanced Yogasanas that you will be picking up ahead.
• These workouts will stretch muscles in your legs and arms and strengthen them on every level.
• These workouts will stretch your upper back and core, thus improving the posture.

Note: If you encounter side effects while practising these poses, immediately stop practising them and consult your physician before you resume. Those who are in the final stages of pregnancy are also advised to consult their physician before attempting these asana