5 Reasons Why You Need To Practice Yoga At Home

Busy schedules might allow time to attend yoga classes and receive instruction perhaps once per week. You like the yoga benefits. So why would students of yoga practice at home? After all, the conditions at home are quite different from the studio and might not be ideal. Time might be an issue. Still let's look at 5 reasons I found for having a daily practice.

1. Make yoga your own

Yoga on your own becomes an exploration of your body and mind. You practice the poses you like at first. Eventually you'll include the others. There are many bodies practicing; how does a particular technique work for your body? How does it balance your lifestyle and other exercise routine? Questions and uncertainties will arise in your mind. I have found these are answered sooner or later with available resources.

2. Become more familiar with your body

Many Yoga poses are bilateral. Balancing poses make us quite aware of muscular imbalances. Shoulder stretches like Cow's Head reveal disparities right to left. You notice strength increasing some places, and flexibility in others. You notice aches and pains appearing and disappearing.

3. Inspire you to 'be' more

You discover which short practices draw the mind inward; and definitely miss that place when you recognize overdrive or overload. Overdrive - when you want to achieve more and move so quickly it's like a top spinning out of control. Overload - when you feel burdened by events and activities. You know a balanced way to be, and want that state more and more.

4. Develop a helpful habit

Formal practices can be as brief as 10 minutes. A conscious decision to move the body, or practice breathing exercises, or meditate in 10 precious minutes. It might be morning, lunch time, or evening - spring, summer or winter. It's your special time in the 24-hour day. Then without intending to, having a practice becomes part of one's life.

5. Better health and wellness

Yoga benefits include stress management.. It relieves tight muscles, supports the immune system, improves circulation, and tones the nerves. Emotionally, we become calmer, and we learn to express negative emotions; mentally we gain better concentration and focus.

Yoga stories and philosophy cause us to look at ourselves deeper, to observe ourselves more, and to accept ourselves, even when time prevents us from making it to the mat.

May making it to the mat become easier and easier as you claim the many yoga benefits.

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Heather Greaves helps yoga enthusiasts learn more therapeutic yoga even though their primary teacher is a book. "To learn more about something, teach it." Since 2005 this Yoga Therapist and owner of Body Therapies Yoga Training has been training teachers in a certified yoga teacher training program.

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Yoga Therapy - Practice, Patience, and Persistence - 3 P's For Body Mind Healing

Are you losing patience and ignoring your practice of important routines for body mind balance? Perhaps you are about to completely give up because it's getting rough. Here are some tips for using 3 Ps, Practice, Patience and Persistence, to help body mind healing. See how Practice, Patience and Persistence connect hand, heart and head.

Practice is the doing word. It is whatever you currently do, or have decided to do, to create and maintain health for body mind and spirit. Which of the following action items deepen your body mind spirit connection: muscle tension release through stretching and movement, yoga meditation, singing, laughter, running, swimming, or something else? Repeat, repeat and repeat the practice. Come to think of it, would it really be repetition?

Action Tip: Practice daily. Ten minutes of daily practice is better than 60 minutes of practice once per week. A key to Yoga Therapy is the uniqueness of each individual. Stick with the practice that works for you.

Patience is the being word; the way you approach your practice. If your goal is worth achieving, it will take time. Do enjoy the journey. Can you allow the steps on the journey to be as exciting as the destination? Practice breathing consciously and deeply along the way, especially at tough times. This will allow you to be more aware of what is happening around you, as well as within you. And help you achieve more and more, while at the same time you slow down with Patience by your side.

Action Tip: Choose a day to slow down all your actions. Do everything twice as slow and calm your heart and increase patience. A key principle of Yoga Therapy

Persistence is the thinking word; the mindset that allows you to return to the practice day after day over a long period of time. To create a new habit it takes 90 days, and if you want to master it, a few years. If you have just begun a new habit for body mind and spirit, plan to stick with it even when you feel like quitting. If you have already stopped a practice, consider starting again. Call on your courageous spirit.

Action Tip: Commit to keeping up your practice, and make the commitment in a quiet moment when the mind is still and receptive. Another key principle of Yoga Therapy is Yoga Philosophy and Psychology which recognizes the impact the subconscious and unconscious has on our thoughts, words and actions.

Stay youthful with the 3 Ps. Practice for the hands, Patience for the heart, and Perseverance for the head.

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Beginner Yoga Mistakes: A Belief That Can Hurt and Help Our Yoga Practice And How To Manage It

Mostly we get messages to try harder, run faster, and be number one. If we have internalized this message, we bring this attitude to our yoga practice. Striving to perform and be better might have become our way of approaching life.

Striving can show up in ways that subtly defeat our spirit. Beginners to yoga make the mistake of forcing to achieve what they consider to be the pose rather than appreciate and accept modifications. Modifications are available for all body parts: tight hips, weak wrists, low back pain, and so on. For example, in Sun Salutations many struggle moving from step 8 - Downward Facing Dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana to step 9 - Lunge or Runners Pose, Ashwa Sanchalansana. Tight hamstrings and hip flexors make the move difficult; and it is impossible to bring the back leg all the way through and in one graceful move place that foot between the hands.

Here's a secret in Yoga. Yoga poses reveal and challenge our weak areas. We experience this very quickly. Sometimes we see other students performing a move with grace and ease; feelings of frustration surface. We have a never-say-die spirit; we muster courage and push internally to try to make the impossible happen. Our breath becomes forceful and we might groan as we make even more effort.

We hurt our practice when we experience feelings of frustration because we cannot do a pose; when we push and force trying to make the impossible possible; and when we refuse to accept modifications. If only we could have compassion for ourselves at this time.

While practicing the Lunge pose on its own, shorten the distance between both feet. Move dynamically with the breath, exhaling as you straighten the front knee to the best of your ability, and inhale as you gently lunge forward returning to the place where the knee is directly above the ankle. Note - allow the toes to lift as you try to straighten the front knee without force. When you are ready to, can you hold Lunge for a minimum of 6 easy breaths?

Here are two points worth noting:

(1) Acceptance of limitations does not mean resignation.

(2) Yoga poses must be modified to suit the individual. It is a mistake to think that your body must be forced into a yoga pose.

What qualities are needed to accept and appreciate modifications? Patience is one quality. It takes time to release tight muscles. Consider which daily activity and hobby might contribute to this tightness. Observe the mind-body connection and which muscles engage when you strive for success during your day. It is a mistake to disconnect life off the mat from our practice on the mat. In terms of striving, we can make this quality work for us rather than against us when in our practice we:

Strive to keep our commitment to be on the mat regardless of distractionsStrive to bring our awareness back to the body again and againStrive to move with the breath.

Heather Greaves is an avid yoga student and the owner of Body Therapies Yoga Training. She organizes yoga and meditation retreats and workshops in Ontario and Barbados, and has been helping yoga enthusiasts learn to teach therapeutic yoga in a certified program. For more yoga tips or to sign up for our monthly newsletter visit http://www.yogatogo.com/

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How To Incorporate Meditation In Your Yoga Practice Through Tadasana

Meditation and attention training are intrinsic to Yoga. A trained attention facilitates Meditation and Yoga. And we have an excellent opportunity for conscious attention training in our yoga practice. Let's use the basic standing pose Tadasana for the training.

We each have a multidimensional body and can choose to focus on any dimension: the physical body, Annamayakosha; the energy body, Pranamayakosha; or the mental emotional body, Manomayakosha. Each body can help or hinder our attempt to focus.

Physical Dimension

To stand tall in Tadasana, we plant our feet firmly on the ground and with the force of gravity the spine lengthens upward. You may be able to feel this in the torso. Further lengthen up by tucking the chin in, not down, so the ears move towards the shoulders. That simple move of tucking the chin in to further elongate the cervical spine makes us alert. Apparently the erect posture signals the reticular formation. A huge boost to attention training.

Energetic Dimension

We have all heard those three little words in yoga class, "Remember to breathe". And the more accurate instruction "Breathe in and out"; or even more technical "Breathe deeply". And the brain just loves it when we breathe deeply. That grey matter needs about 20% of the body's oxygen. When we breathe deeply we give the brain the energy drink it needs to function.

Mental/Emotional Dimension

How do you normally feel in Tadasana? Light or heavy? Light or dull? Light or dark? We can choose to visualize light in the head and even let it spread throughout the body, if we wish and if we can. The intent here is to banish with lightening speed any opposite feelings of light present, and feel alert and alive. If the light we visualize is more like the glow of a candle, that will also dispel the dark. In fact you might prefer or find it easier to visualize the flame of a candle or match.

Those 3 attention training techniques suggested for yoga's basic standing pose can be transferred to our daily activities. If we are sitting with the head hung low, with shallow breathing, and the mind off heavy thinking of the terrible day, you can change those 3 conditions by transferring the skills learned in Tadasana: (1) Lift the head and tuck the chin in; (2) breath deeper - exhaling through pursed lips helps; and (3) visualize light. Bring your attention to the present moment.

The sport is attention training. The rewards include more productivity and feeling less stressed. Attention training requires the same dedication and commitment required of Olympic athletes and certainly worth it.

Heather Greaves is the owner of Body Therapies Yoga Training. She organizes yoga and meditation retreats and workshops in Ontario and Barbados, and has been helping yoga enthusiasts learn to teach yoga in a certified program. For more yoga tips or to sign up for our monthly newsletter visit http://www.yogatogo.com/

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Beginner Yoga: How to Include Peace of Mind Exercises Within Your Yoga Practice

Yoga practice can bring peace of mind. By the end of the yoga class we usually forget the burning desire or important concern that occupied our mind. Peace pervades both mind and body. Here are a few yoga exercises that help you gain peace of mind.

1. Begin with Centering

What is centering? It's a method which helps to turn the mind inward and works to quiet our busy mind. In kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, a specific mantra is chanted at the beginning of every class and personal practice. In some hatha yoga classes the mantra 'Om' is chanted. This opening activity takes only a few minutes and makes a huge positive impact on our state of consciousness and thus prepares us for our yoga practice.

The use of a mantra has a direct effect on the mind, and beginning your personal practice with a chant draws a subtle starting line that adds something special to your experience. How would you describe that inward journey - sacred, soulful or something else? I am always fascinated by the various ways we describe our experience of the same exercise.

2. Chanting during Practice

In our personal practice we can decide to chant 'Om' aloud at the beginning of the asana portion of our practice. If you start with the Sun or Moon salutation you can chant either when you are moving into the pose, or slow the practice down by chanting one 'Om' as you hold the pose. You may want to explore to find out when it is most natural for you to chant. Do you increase or decrease the chant volume as you practice? Does it feel natural to stop chanting aloud after a while?

3. Hand Mudra

A common hand mudra is holding the hands in prayer position. This mudra, called Namaste mudra, can be held when standing at rest in Tadasana. You can hold the hands at the chest and let the thumbs touch the sternum. Notice how each finger rests against its pair and whether one hand presses more into the other. Can you distribute the pressure evenly between both hands? Are you using excess effort?

Feel your feet to the earth, hands at the heart, and head to the sky. Next sense your whole body as a single unit, then bring the breath into your awareness. This rest between poses can become a standard within your personal practice; an exercise to draw the mind inward.

As a beginner yoga student you can design your personal practice to include the elements that are most effective to quiet the mind. As you experiment with these techniques, may you discover again and again the power of designing your own practice and the ability to quiet your mind.

Heather Greaves is an avid yoga student and the owner of Body Therapies Yoga Training. She organizes yoga and meditation retreats and workshops in Ontario and Barbados, and has been helping yoga enthusiasts learn to teach therapeutic yoga in a certified program. For more yoga tips or to sign up for our monthly newsletter visit http://www.yogatogo.com/

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A Beginner's Guide to Yoga: How to Start Your Practice

If you're reading this article, the chances are that you are familiar with yoga, or keen to try it for the first time. For the latter, don't be nervous if the word 'yoga' conjures up images in your mind of long-limbed individuals bending in all sorts of positions! The good thing about this ancient practice is that it's suitable for most people due to it being a non-strenuous, but highly effective form of exercise.

The best way to describe yoga is a practice that connects the body, breathing and the mind to energise the whole person. Although no one knows exactly how long ago it first began, stone carvings depicting figures in yoga positions have been found in Indus Valley archaeological sites dating back over 5000 years. It is thought that yoga then went over to the United States as early as the 1800s, being brought over by a Swami and then passed down from teacher to student over generations. It remained relatively unknown until the swinging 1960s when American youth culture was strongly influenced by eastern traditions.

Since then, as more and more people have become aware of the countless benefits that yoga provides, it is even recommended by doctors to treat certain conditions and for stress management. There are numerous types of yoga, the most popular ones you may have heard of being Hatha, Ashtanga, Bikram and Kundalini.

So why take up yoga? Well the benefits are so extensive with physical, mental and spiritual effects on the body I don't know where to begin! Here are my top 10 reasons for welcoming yoga into your life...

1- Relief of aches and pains

Regular yoga exercise has been proven to reduce types of back and muscle pain, and by increasing your flexibility, strength and improving your posture, you can also prevent it in the future.

2- Builds up body strength

You may think that yoga is simply for relaxing and stretching, but as it uses all of the body's muscles from head to toe, it will in turn support your skeletal system. You will notice this in positions like the Tree Pose, where you will learn to support the weight of your body in new ways.

3- Weight loss

Certain types of yoga, for example Power Yoga, can have a cardio effect which encourages fat burning. In addition, yoga can aid digestion and lower cortisol levels in the body reducing food cravings. Actress Naomi Watts praises yoga for helping to lose her weight after pregnancy, and many celebrities such as Desperate Housewives beauty Eva Longoria and singer Jennifer Lopez rave that it helps maintain their Hollywood figures.

4- De-stress!

In yoga you will be introduced to meditation and breathing techniques which will help you to disengage from your thoughts and calm the mind.

5-Improves flexibility

When you first begin, don't worry if you are not even able to touch your toes! As you progress, yoga poses will enable you to lengthen the muscles and ligaments of your body

6- Immune booster

Through relaxation, the nervous system of the body can tell the immune system to calm down or be stimulated depending on the situation. Why not see if you can fight off that winter cold?

7- Lowers blood pressure

Studies show that yoga reduces blood pressure, (hypertension) by bringing down the heart rate and eliminating stress which is also a factor.

8- Improved memory and concentration

Yoga improves the blood circulation to the brain meaning that it will function better, and meditation will also increase your mind's focus.

9- Sleep better!

The breathing and meditation techniques that you will learn in yoga help to de-clutter the mind, especially useful if your insomnia is stress-related. The gentle physical exercise that yoga provides will also aid your night's sleep.

10- Overall sense of peace!

This covers every aspect of yoga, mind, body and spirit; and is something you will no doubt feel when you begin your yoga journey.

Here at Evolve Wellness our philosophy to health is as follows:

Great Health and Well Being = Yoga + Meditation + Stress Relief + Good Nutrition

So now you know the reasons why the art of yoga continues to gain popularity, why not start the New Year off with a healthy body and mind and give it a try?

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Positive Psychology in Yoga Practice

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on what makes us happy, vital, and thrive as human beings. This paradigm focuses on each individual's strengths, aptitudes, and talents. Positive psychology shifts the focus to what is working, rather than what is not working. Positive psychologists seek to increase an individual's well-being and sense of thriving by focusing and developing the unique strengths and talent that a particular individual naturally has, instead of honing in on his or her weaknesses. Mindful awareness and enhancing a sense of "flow" are two of the main techniques that positive psychologists use to uplift and inspire their clients. Positive psychologists also seek to increase a sense of well-being and thriving, through engaging in positive group affiliations, and a sense of purpose.

In the context of a Yoga practice, focusing on developing and enhancing your sense of capability and accomplishment, will lay the foundation for having a strong sense of confidence in your abilities, as you begin to engage in a more challenging Yoga practice. Active participation in a vibrant Yoga community will also give you a strong sense of positive affiliation. Additionally, many Yoga shalas today also offer selfless service to the community at large, whether it be donating money to a local food bank or planting flowers in a community garden. Offering selfless service will also increase your happiness level, according to positive psychologists, because it will increase your internal sense of worthiness, responsibility, and connection to the community around you.

On a physical and emotional level, incorporating the positive psychological techniques of mindful awareness and flow into your Yoga practice, will take your practice to the next level and greatly enhance the benefits you receive from your practice. One simple way to incorporate "flow" into your practice is to engage in deep Ujjayi breathing throughout your Yoga session. As you link your breath to the postures, you will find that you are able to ride the wave of your own breath from asana to asana. This will greatly enhance a sense of flowing through your practice, and will leave you feeling both centered and energized.

To incorporate mindfulness into your Yoga practice, simply witness the state of your body and mind as they are today. Sometimes, this awareness can lead to frustration, if you find that you are not able to go as deeply into a posture as you could yesterday or last week. Practicing non-violence towards yourself, in this context, means to simply witness "what is" and to practice appropriately. You may be pleasantly surprised, as you easily go up into Upward Facing Bow, a pose that may have previously eluded you. Whatever the case may be, simply being aware of the current state of your body and mind will relieve tension and stress, leading to a greater sense of ease and well-being.

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Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/

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Personal Practice for Yoga Teachers

When you are teaching a Yoga class, remember that this time is not about your personal Yoga practice. Teaching Yoga is about giving your knowledge to others, demonstrating and explaining the techniques effectively, and putting your students' needs ahead of your own. You will probably still feel the benefits of a Yoga class, but it also might leave you yearning for more, or feeling as if you did not quite get adequate fulfillment. It is up to you, then, to find time when you are not teaching to squeeze in a personal Yoga practice, where you can accomplish a number of things.

First off, you will be able to satisfy your need to stretch, breathe, meditate, and relax. Secondly, this is a great opportunity to work on any techniques you may be struggling with at this point in time. Finally, you might use this practice time to explore other aspects of Yoga that you are not necessarily ready to teach, but enjoy practicing independently. Use this time for personal reflection and fulfillment. Forget about teaching Yoga for a while, and focus on your inner spirit. It might seem counterproductive, but it will actually help you grow as a Yoga teacher.

It is important for all Yoga teachers to take the time to nurture themselves. In order to be able to give so much to your students, you have to keep filling your cup. Seek out time during the week where you practice Yoga alone, or with a mentor or colleague. Explore areas of Yoga that might be too advanced for a class full of novice students, or areas that you do not have the desire to teach, but wish to practice.

Maintaining a personal practice ensures that you stay current in all aspects of Yoga that interest you most. It guarantees that your Yoga classes will remain fluid and interesting, avoiding monotony. Many students prefer a varied routine each class, where they are learning new poses, or working on different areas of the body. Students expect the teacher to be a motivator, instructing them to go a bit further, or to try something new. If you are not engaging yourself in your personal practice, you must ask yourself if you are truly presenting yourself as a positive role model to your Yoga students.

Find the time to add personal Yoga practice to your schedule today. Maybe you fit it in for 15 minutes here and there, in between scheduled classes, or you could block out larger chunks of time a few times per week. Create a schedule that works for you, and stick with it.

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Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/

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How to Measure Progress in Yoga Practice

The practice of Yoga has many notable health benefits, a fact that has been well established for thousands of years. These benefits range from a deeper emotional understanding and awareness, a calmer mind and a number of positive physical changes. In fact, all of those positive attributes are just a few of the reasons people turn to Yoga. However, some people want results that can be actively measured and seen, not just felt. There are a number of ways that progress can be measured within a Yoga practice.

Physically, there are a few ways to measure the forward progress and positive momentum of practicing yoga regularly. One of the simplest ways is to take note of body fat measurements. People often find that Yoga can help to minimize body fat. This is not an overnight process and sometimes the changes can't be seen until the next time a body fat measurement is taken, but it is a benefit that can be attributed to yoga. (And a healthy diet!) The body's ability to stretch and bend, along with notable improvements while breathing are more noticeable physical benefits.

Of course, it is important to note that Yoga is also good for calming the mind. And that can be one of the many positive attributes people have found attractive about Yoga. Poses and breathing inspire a concentration that can help to relieve stress along with physical aches and pains. It should also be noted that different types of Yoga practices can elicit progress that can be seen sooner rather than later, and vice versa. Students and teachers should have a clear view of the types of progress they want to take away from a practice, but should also be open to the idea that other beneficial effects from Yoga can and do occur.

Overall, the ability to measure progress in Yoga practice is something that students and teachers can keep track of, although the results are not often readily seen. Instead, they can be felt and expressed in other ways, not just physically. Yoga is more than just another fad workout program. It is an enduring form of exercise and way of life that has been proven to be largely beneficial for those that take the time to practice.

Perhaps the most significant measurement in Yoga is one that cannot be checked by instruments. When you ask someone how they feel, they're answer isn't based on numbers. They might say they feel great, good, pretty good, fair, or worse. Yoga makes you feel good or better and that's a measurement too.

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Faye Martins, is a Yoga teacher and a graduate of the Yoga teacher training program at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/

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Practice Yoga at Home

Life is getting tough and hectic day by day. Busy work schedules, travelling, hectic and unhealthy lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, etc all lead to many health problems even at an early age. It has become difficult for people to find time to visit a yoga retreat or meditation retreat and practice yoga there.

People find it difficult to manage time for work out and therefore just give up the idea of workout. This has led to many health problems and increasing number of youngsters complaining about However you can now continue with your lifestyle and schedule and still workout at your home and lead towards a healthy life. You can now practice some yoga moves at home that will help to relax your body and mind and get rid of any health problems.

Here are some moves/yoga poses you can practice at your home. To practice some very simple asanas of yoga at home you just need a couple of things:

Yoga Mat, Yoga DVD and of course time. Working out for 20-30 minutes a day will prove very beneficial to you. You might spend this time in travelling if you join some class but if you decide to practice it at home you can utilize this time. If you do not much about this form of exercise then you can learn it by watching a yoga DVD. For your convenience we have jotted down following some exercises that you can practice at home.

Pranayam/ Breathing Exercise:

This is the basic exercise in yoga. It is a breathing exercise and a sort of meditation as well. Reading the next few steps will help you practice this move.

1. Dress up in your yoga attire. Sit in an upright posture on your yoga mat.

2. Sit upright with your legs folded and your spinal cord should be straight. Do not bend or lean.

3. In this exercise you need to observe your breath. Using your index finger and thumb, first close your right nostril with thumb and inhale from your left nostril. Now close your left nostril with your index finger and exhale breath from right nostril.

4. Repeat this a couple of times.

Cat Pose

1. Get on the floor in cat position that is with your palms and legs touching the floor.

2. Your hand should be exactly below your shoulder and your fingers stretched apart.

3. Now slowly bending your knees place the hands on the hips.

4. Now breathing in pull your chin towards your chest. Exhaling your breath look upwards to the ceiling and stretch your back.

Palm Tree Move:

1. Standing straight at your place, place your arms straight just besides you touching your body.

2. Now lock the fingers of your hand together, and face your palm upwards to the ceiling.

3. You also have to look up at your hand.

4. Looking upwards at your hands try to balance on your tiptoes. Hold for 10 seconds.

These are some simple yoga moves for meditation, back and complete body. These poses are not difficult, however, it needs a bit practice.

Now you don't have any reason to shy away from working out and blaming it on your schedule. These simple moves can be practiced at home and you can keep adding to it by learning new moves. Get started now and live a healthy life.

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