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Every year, on June 21, the International Yoga Day or World Yoga Day is observed. A day to promote yoga practices, it also tries to establish the several benefits of practice. A 5000-year-old discipline, yoga has been a constant source of change, health, and motivation for many around the world. Originating in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation of North India, the practice of yoga has spread globally since its inception. It is now a worldwide practice, which the International Yoga Day stands to commemorate. Moreover, each year, the World Yoga Day has a theme, and for 2023, the theme is "Humanity." To celebrate this day, let's look into the nine easiest yoga practices for beginners.
Seated forward bend or Paschimottanasana is a position that has a number of benefits. It stretches your back, tones your shoulders, and massages the pelvic and abdominal organs. (Source: Pexels)
Child pose or Shishuasana is used to relieve constipation and sooth the nervous system. (Source: Pexels)
Angle pose is traditionally known as Konasana. This is another asana which helps with constipation as well as sciatica. Moreover, it flexes your spine, tones your arms, abdominal organs as well as your legs. (Source: Pexels)
Butterfly pose is also called Baddhakonsasana. This asana is perfect for relieving you from menstrual discomfort because it helps flex the hip and groin areas. It also helps improve bowel movements. (Source: Pexels)
The Forward bend pose is also known as Hastapadasna. It is useful in stretching calf muscles, abdominal muscles, upper back, and hamstring muscles. (Source: Pexels)
Warrior pose or Veerbhadrasana is great for full body benefits. It is helpful for releasing shoulder stress and improving body balance. Moreover, it increases stamina, and strengthens your arms, legs, and your lower back. This asana is particularly good for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. (Source: Pexels)
The Cat pose is also called the Marjiarasana. With this asana, you can relax your mind and also improve your digestion. Additionally, it makes spine flexible, while strengthening the shoulders and the wrists. (Source: Pexels)
Bending backward or the Ardha chakrasana is good for toning your shoulder muscles, arm mucles, and stretching the upper front torso. (Source: Pexels)
Yogic sleep or Yoga Nidra is an asana which should always be practiced at the end of your yoga routine. It is said to be the only asana which helps your body absorb the impacts of all the asanas. (Source: Pexels)
