11 Easy Yoga Poses for Beginners
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11 Easy Yoga Poses for Beginners: Best Asanas To Start Your Practice Now

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Are you brand spanking new to yoga? If so, then I have 11 easy peasy yoga poses for beginners that’ll have you saying, ‘Who’s your yogi?’ in no time!

Yoga doesn’t have to be hard. It’s all about easing into it and listening to your body.

But let’s face it. Some of those advanced yoga poses are pretty intimidating. Especially to someone who has never stepped foot into a yoga studio before or ever even heard the word ‘asana’ (which is yogi speak for pose or position, btw).

Do you take one look at those hard-core yogis practicing their handstands or folding their bodies into the most insane, contorted positions…and want to run in the other direction?

Are you left wondering, ‘What in the heck is so relaxing about that?!’

Well, I’m here to put your mind at ease if you’re even the slightest bit timid about starting a yoga practice. Or left feeling a wee bit like an uncoordinated baby giraffe trying to use its legs for the first time.

These beginner yoga poses don’t require any Cirque du Soleil type acrobatic-level skills. The only requirements are that you have a pulse and four working limbs.

The truth is, these basic postures are as easy as it gets. They’re literally so easy a toddler could do them.

On second thought, toddlers are actually pretty dang flexible. Nevertheless, these poses are completely doable no matter what your skill level.

Not to mention they are the foundation of any practice and pop up in everything from Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin to power yoga.

And that makes them essential.

Mastering these 11 beginner yoga postures will not only help you get familiar with the fundamental asanas, but you’ll also feel more confident in your yoga practice (at home or in a class).

So, no more excuses. It’s time to hit the mat and get your asana on.

I’ve also created a handy dandy Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners Downloadable Guide to help you study and practice these fundamental postures. Be sure to download your copy below!

And once you’ve perfected these beginner yoga poses, and you’re ready to graduate to the next step (following along to a class in the privacy of your own home), I’ll introduce you to three of my favorite yoga instructors on YouTube. These ladies are amazing! You’ll be a pro in no-time.

Let’s begin y’all!

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Table of Contents

  1. How to Activate Your Chakras with Yoga
  2. Free Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners Printable PDF
  3. 11 Yoga Poses for Beginners
    3.1 Mountain
    3.2 Child’s Pose
    3.3 Downward-Facing Dog
    3.4 Warrior II
    3.5 Triangle
    3.6 Tree
    3.7 Bound Angle
    3.8 Half Pigeon
    3.9 Cat Cow
    3.10 Chair Pose
    3.11 Corpse Pose
  4. Yoga YouTube Channels for Beginners

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How to Activate Your Chakras with Yoga

How to Activate Your Chakras with Yoga

The Connection Between Chakras and Yoga

In yoga, there are some asanas that build strength and others that promote flexibility and relaxation. Most of the asanas in this article do the latter.

But most importantly, the practice of yoga is an active form of meditation in which you’re engaging all aspects of your being — your mind, body, spirit, and energy.

Yoga is about steadying your mind. And then connecting with your breath, your prana (the life force that flows through you), and your body.

Each yoga posture is designed to engage different areas of the body, and so we say that a particular pose is ‘activating’ the chakra that is associated with that area of the body.

But you can also open any chakra by simply focusing on it and directing energy to it.

"Energy flows where attention goes." - Michael Beckwith

So, technically you could activate any or all your chakras regardless of which pose you’re practicing.

It’s not to say that certain positions aren’t better for particular areas of the body or actively engage one energy center over another. But chakras are energy, and you can choose where you focus your energy.

For example, while in the Mountain pose (which actively stimulates the Root chakra because you are grounding your feet to the earth and using that area of the body to stabilize yourself), you could also open the Heart Chakra by placing your hands in prayer mudra in front of your chest and focusing on your heart.

Or while practicing Cat Cow pose (in which you’re primarily stimulating the Sacral chakra because you’re actively engaging the hips), you could open the Throat Chakra. As you gently tilt your head back and lift the chin to the sky in Cow posture, you’re gently stretching the throat area and could choose to focus your attention there — which would activate the Throat chakra.

With that said, I’ve listed below the chakras that are associated with the areas of the body actively being engaged in each exercise.

But as I said, you can choose to focus your attention on all or any particular chakra during any yoga pose.

Simply focus on any energy center, imagine energy moving through that area, and breathe through that space to energize and activate that chakra.

You could even imagine the color associated with the chakra if you like.

Ok, now it’s time to get that body moving and discover the most relaxing and invigorating of all the yoga poses.

Want More? To learn more about chakras, how to activate them, signs of imbalance, and for tons of other resources like guided meditations, read my beginner’s guide to chakras article here. In the article, I’ve also included a quick reference chakra guide you can download for free.

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11 Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners Guide

To help you get started in your practice, be sure to grab a copy of this nifty printable that you can use as a cheat sheet and refer to whenever you need to.

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11 Yoga Poses for Beginners

1. Mountain Pose

Mountain Yoga Pose
SANSKRIT: Tadasana
CHAKRAS:

Mountain pose stimulates the Root Chakra (Muladhara) and helps you feel more present, secure, and grounded.

**If you place your hands in front of your chest in prayer mudra and focus on the heart (like in the picture above), you can stimulate the Heart Chakra (Anahata). Or you could stand tall with your arms stretched up to the sky, focusing on your core to activate the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura).

BENEFITS:

It may look like just standing, but there's actually a lot going on. Through this yoga pose, you find proper alignment and it's the foundation for many other positions that require awareness and balance. It teaches you patience and to bring your attention back to the present moment.

It also lengthens the spine, improves your posture, stretches your chest and shoulders, strengthens upper back and legs.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Stand with your feet together and arms at your side. Your bodyweight should be distributed evenly throughout both feet as you stand tall, lifting through the crown of your head.
  • Now press down through all ten toes as you spread them open. Straighten your legs and tuck your tailbone in as you engage your thigh muscles.
  • Draw the abdominals in and up as you lift your chest and be sure to relax your shoulders. Pull them back and down away from your ears.
  • Now just breathe. You can keep your arms resting at your sides, put them in prayer position in front of your chest, or lift them up and out as you inhale and exhale. It's really up to you.
  • Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as you like.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • You can stand against a wall if you need more support.
  • You can also squeeze a small exercise ball, blanket, or block in between your thighs for more stability.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

2. Child's Pose

Child's Pose
SANSKRIT: Balasana
CHAKRAS:
  • Child’s pose is good for grounding the Root Chakra (Muladhara) and connects us to the energy of the earth, making us feel safe and connected.
  • And by physically connecting the forehead to the floor, when you perform this pose you are also stimulating the Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna). You can also make a fist and stack it under your third eye for more stimulation.
BENEFITS:

This resting pose is your reset button. It helps alleviate stress and anxiety, provides deep relaxation, and calms the nervous system. Plus, Child's pose also stretches the hips, shoulders, back, thighs, sides of the torso, and the derrière to boot. It also lengthens and stretches the spine, and relieves neck and lower back pain.

I'd say that makes for one awesome pose worth trying. Plus it just feels so good!

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Sit upright in a kneeling position with your toes tucked under and shins flat against the ground.
  • Rest your butt on your heels and begin to roll your torso forwards, lowering your belly on to your thighs.
  • Now rest your forehead on the mat in front of you. (You can also use a block, pillow, or blanket to rest your head on if it's more comfortable.)
  • Stretch your arms out in front of you with palms down resting on the floor.
  • Breathe deeply and relax into the pose. Hold for 5-10 breathes, or as long as you like.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • If you have a shoulder injury or pain, you can perform the posture with your arms laying down by your side instead of stretching them forward.
  • For low back pain, keep your hips elevated, and don't lower them all the way back towards the heels.
  • You can use a blanket between your calves and hamstrings for added support or if you have any ankle or calf sensitivity.
  • To further open the hips and put less focus on the lower back, perform the pose with knees spread slightly further apart towards the outer edges of your mat.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

3. Downward-Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog Yoga Pose
SANSKRIT: Adho Mukha Svanasana
CHAKRAS:
  • With your feet and hands connected to the earth, Downward-Facing Dog balances the Root Chakra (Muladhara).
  • Because this posture engages your core and enhances blood circulation to this area, it also stimulates the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura).
  • And it's also a great pose to activate the Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna) since it directs the energy flow to the head.
BENEFITS:

A great way to stretch and strengthen the entire body. This asana lengthens the spine, stretches the legs, open your shoulders, strengthens the arms, and well, just about everything. It also alleviates lower back pain and can help reduce depression and anxiety.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Get down on all fours with your hands stacked under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
  • Tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back until your body forms an upside-down "V" shape.
  • Your feet should be hip-width apart, and then sink your heels toward the floor straightening your legs if you can. Focus on keeping your spine long. So, if you need to bend your legs, that's ok.
  • Press your shoulders away from your ears and relax the neck.
  • To help keep the pressure off your wrists spread your fingers wide on the mat with your palms pressed against the floor.
  • Hold for 5-10 breaths.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • If it's uncomfortable to straighten your legs, you can slightly bend your knees to lengthen the spine.
  • Place a rolled up yoga mat, blocks, or folded blanket under your palms to help alleviate any wrist pain.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

4. Warrior II

Warrior II Yoga Pose
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SANSKRIT: Virabhadrasana II
CHAKRAS:
  • The Warrior II pose activates multiple chakras including the Root Chakra (Muladhara).
  • It also opens up the hips and chest while engaging your core. This activates the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura), and Heart Chakra (Anahata).
BENEFITS:

This beginner posture not only opens up the hips, groin, and inner thighs but also strengthens the leg muscles (especially the quads) and shoulders. Plus it's a great starting position for transitioning into postures like Triangle, Extended Angle, and Half-Moon Balance.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Begin in mountain pose and then lunge forward with your right foot so that your right knee is bent and your feet are wide apart.
  • The front leg should be at or near a 90-degree angle with your thigh parallel to the floor. Make sure your right knee doesn't move past your ankle. (If it does, adjust your stance and reduce the depth of your lunge.)
  • Keep the back leg straight and pivot your back foot 90 degrees so that it’s now perpendicular to the front one.
  • Face your torso to the side (away from your bent knee) and reach both arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
  • Relax your shoulders and gaze gently over your front fingers.
  • Hold for 5-10 breaths. Then straighten the right leg and repeat on the left side.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • For a wrist and forearm stretch, you can bend your wrists and point your fingers upwards.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

5. Triangle

Triangle Yoga Pose
SANSKRIT: Trikonasana
CHAKRAS:
  • The Triangle pose heats up the lower three chakras, Root Chakra (Muladhara), Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), and Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura).
  • It also opens and expands the chest, and in doing so, activates the Heart Chakra (Anahata).

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BENEFITS:

This posture promotes balance, stretches the sides of the waist, engages the core, and opens up the lungs and the hips. It also strengthens and stretches the legs (especially the hamstrings) and both sides of the back. Plus tones the entire body.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Start in Warrior II pose (so front foot is facing forward and back foot is at a 90-degree angle - see #4 above).
  • Now straighten your front leg.
  • Lift both arms up to shoulder height and spread them out away from the body.
  • Engage your quadriceps and abdominals as you hinge at your waist sideways over your front leg and reach toward the ground with your front hand.
  • Try to grab your ankle or touch the ground with your front hand, if it's comfortable. Otherwise, you can rest your hand on your thigh, shin, or a yoga block.
  • Extend your top arm fingers toward the ceiling and be sure to keep your spine long.
  • Now turn your gaze up to the top hand.
  • Hold for 5–10 breaths, then switch sides.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • If you can't reach the floor, place a block under your bottom hand to help lengthen your spine and side body.
  • For more stability, you can practice this posture against a wall.
  • If you have a neck injury or neck pain, instead of turning your head up to look at your top hand, gaze towards the floor or straight in front of you.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

6. Tree

Tree Yoga Pose
SANSKRIT: Vrksasana
CHAKRAS:

With your foot anchored to the ground while reaching up to the sky, the goal of the Tree pose is to take root like a tree. This posture stimulates the Root Chakra (Muladhara) and allows energy to circulate from the foot to the top of the crown.

**If you place your hands in front of your chest in prayer mudra and focus on the heart, you can stimulate the Heart Chakra (Anahata).

BENEFITS:

Improves balance and concentration, calms your nervous system, and strengthens your legs and ankles. It also lengthens the spine and stretches your groin, hip, and inner thigh muscles.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Start in Mountain pose (with your feet together).
  • Bend your right knee and place your right foot on your inner left upper thigh.
  • Once you find your balance, place your hands in prayer position in front of your chest or overhead (whichever arm position feels most comfortable to you).
  • To help with balance, hold your gaze on a fixed point in front of you.
  • Hold for 5-10 breaths and repeat on the other side.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • You can use the wall or hold onto a chair if you have trouble balancing.
  • If you're unable to rest your foot on your inner thigh, you can place your foot on your shin instead.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

7. Bound Angle

Bound Angle Yoga Pose
Photo created by yanalya - www.freepik.com
SANSKRIT: Baddha Konasana
CHAKRAS:
  • Practicing the Bound Angle pose grounds you to the earth and activates the Root Chakra (Muladhara).
  • And like all hip-opening asanas, this pose brings your focus to the second chakra, Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), the seat of our emotional and creative desires.
BENEFITS:

Stretches and strengthens the inner thighs and groin muscles. It also calms the mind, lengthens the spine, and improves circulation and blood flow throughout the entire body (especially the pelvis).

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Sit on the floor with your back straight (like you would in meditation).
  • Lengthen your spine and bend your knees, bringing the soles of your feet together.
  • Let your knees fall to the side.
  • Gently press the hips down towards the floor to open the hips.
  • Then, wrap your hands around your feet, drop the shoulders down and back, and lean forward only as far as you can without rounding your back.
  • Hold for 5-10 breaths.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • You can place a folded blanket under the hip bones or under each of your knees for added support and comfort. Blocks can be used under the knees as well.
  • If flexibility is an issue, slide your feet slightly further away from your body (about 1-2 feet or so).
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE:
Yoga with Adriene

8. Half-Pigeon

Half Pigeon Yoga Pose
Photo created by yanalya - www.freepik.com
SANSKRIT: Ardha Kapotasana
CHAKRAS:
  • The Half Pigeon pose balances the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), which is associated with intimacy, creativity, and sexuality.
  • If you sit up straight and stretch your arms to the ceiling with palms together while in this position, you open the chest and activate the Heart Chakra (Anahata). Be sure to focus on your heart space and stay here for 5-8 deep breaths before bending forward.
  • If you choose to stretch forward and rest your forehead on the ground, focusing on your sixth chakra, this position also stimulates the Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna). (NOTE: This is called 'Rested Half Pigeon'.)

**If you stretch your neck, gently lift your head to the sky, and rest for a few breaths while focusing on the throat (like in the picture above), you can also stimulate the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha).

BENEFITS:

The half-pigeon pose opens the shoulders, chest, and quad muscles. It also stretches the hip flexor, groin, glutes, thigh, and back muscles. Plus this pose calms the nervous system.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Start in a plank position (like at the top of a push-up), with your palms directly underneath your shoulders and legs out straight behind you.
  • Pull your left knee in underneath your body and place it on the floor in front of you with your shin bent at a 90-degree angle (so it's parallel to the top of your mat).
  • Slowly lower your hips to the floor with your right leg extended straight out behind you and the top of your back foot resting on the floor.
  • Press through the hands and sit with a straight spine and open your chest.
  • Then lower to the floor for a deep stretch. Repeat on the right side.
  • Keeping your front/left foot flexed, try to keep your right hip as close to the mat as possible. If it lifts off the floor, bring your front foot in closer to your body.
  • Stay upright for a few breaths. Then, bend forward for a deep stretch and try to rest your head on the floor for 5–10 breaths.
  • Now switch leg positions and repeat.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • If you experience knee pain, slide a block or folded blanket under the hip of the bent leg (so that your booty is resting on the block).
  • To help with flexibility, place a block, pillow, or folded yoga blanket under your forehead.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

9. Cat Cow Pose

Cat Cow Yoga Pose (Cow posture)
Cat Cow Yoga Pose (Cat posture)
SANSKRIT: Marjaryasana Bitilasana
CHAKRAS:
  • The Cat/Cow pose opens all of the chakras of the body, but these movements especially stimulate the Root Chakra (Muladhara) and the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana). The movement of the tailbone stirs the energy of the first two chakras since that's the area in which they reside.
  • As you lift your head and expand the chest on the inhalation, you also open the Heart Chakra (Anahata).

**While in the Cow posture, if you gently lift your chin to the sky, feeling a slight stretch in the throat, and focus your attention on that area, you will activate the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha).

BENEFITS:

The Cat Cow posture is a great warm-up for any yoga routine. It massages and lengthens the spine, stretches the back and neck, and increases circulation of the spinal fluid.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Begin on your hands and knees (in tabletop position) with a neutral spine and engage your abs (by keeping the muscles tight).
  • Align your wrists underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips.
  • Relax your shoulders away from your ears and look straight ahead.
  • Now take a big inhale, and come into Cow pose by arching your back, tilting your pelvis back, and lifting your tailbone to the sky. At the same time, you want to lift your chin by gently tilting your head back and keep your abdominal muscles hugging your spine by drawing your navel in.
    (NOTE: Be careful not to put pressure on your neck by moving too quickly or too far back.)
  • As you exhale, shift into Cat pose by rounding your spine up towards the ceiling and tucking in your tailbone. At the same time, pull your chin in towards your chest, relaxing your neck. Feel the stretch in your back.
  • Now repeat. With each inhale move into Cow pose, and with each exhale shift to Cat pose. Match the movement to your own breath.
  • Continue for 8-10 breaths. And after your final exhale, come back to a neutral spine.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • If you have wrist sensitivity, you can either place your fists or forearms on the floor instead of open palms.
  • For knee support, you can use a folded blanket, pillow, or other padding under your knees.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

10. Chair Pose

Chair Pose
SANSKRIT: Utkatasana
CHAKRAS:

The Chair pose activates the bottom three chakras, the Root Chakra (Muladhara), Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), and the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura). But this empowering asana particularly ignites the warrior energy of your third chakra.

BENEFITS:

Strengthens the thighs and ankles, while toning the shoulders, glutes, hips, and back. Plus it lengthens the spinal muscles while stretching the chest muscles, the Achilles tendons, and shins. It also tones your digestive organs and heart. And it even warms the body and increases circulation and stamina.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Begin in Mountain Pose (standing tall with your feet together and your arms by your side).
  • Then bend your knees and slowly lower down into a squat, while keeping both feet pressed firmly into the ground. Shift your weight into your heels.
    (NOTE: You should be able to wiggle your toes and lift them off the mat.)
  • Keep your pelvis neutral, with your pelvic floor muscles engaged and your inner thighs contracted.
  • Now inhale and reach your arms up over your head. Bring your palms together or keep your hands shoulder-width distance apart.
  • As you sit deep into your squat, be sure to lengthen your spine and lift your chest. Lift your gaze up to your hands without putting too much strain on your neck, or you can look straight ahead. Keep your shoulders down and back and pull your lower ribs in.
  • Hold the position for 20-30 seconds and over time work your way up to 1 minute.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • For better balance, widen your stance and place your feet hip-width distance apart.
  • If you have limited flexibility in the shoulders, you can bring your palms together in prayer position in front of your chest, place your hands on your hips, or rest them by your sides.
  • For a deeper stretch and more intense strength-building exercise, those that are able to can lift onto the balls of the feet while practicing this pose. Then, extend your arms straight forward and sit back into the stance with your butt even lower toward your heels.
  • Another way to increase your thigh strength and body awareness is to squeeze a yoga block or small exercise ball between your upper thighs.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

11. Corpse Pose

Corpse (Savasana) Yoga Pose
Photo created by yanalya - www.freepik.com
SANSKRIT: Savasana (or Shavasana)
CHAKRAS:
  • As you close your eyes and bring your gaze to the space between your eyebrows while lying in Corpse pose, you activate the Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna). When the sixth chakra is balanced and activated, we let go of illusions and our ego. And we connect with our inner wisdom and tap into the power of our intuition.
  • This is also a great pose for the Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) which connects us to the universal consciousness and the spiritual realm. It helps you understand who you are beyond your physical self — that you are ultimately a spiritual being having a human experience.
BENEFITS:

The Corpse asana is the most meditative moment in any yoga practice. Just some of its many health benefits include stimulating blood circulation, reducing blood pressure, and helping to alleviate anxiety.

Because this pose invites total relaxation and surrendering, it's usually the final pose of a yoga sequence and used as a time for recovery. And not only does this pose induce a relaxed state, calm the mind, and relieve stress, but it feels amazing too. Just be careful you don't fall asleep.

HOW TO DO IT:
  • Lay on your back and let your body go limp with the legs out straight and arms resting by your sides.
  • Legs should be slightly separated and allow them to fall to their sides (fully relaxed).
  • Arms should be a few inches away from your body with palms facing the sky.
  • Now close your eyes and relax every muscle in your body — including your face. And just breathe.
  • Lie in this position anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
MODIFICATIONS:
  • Place a folded blanket over your thighs. (This helps the body feel rooted in the earth and helps if the room is chilly.)
  • For added support to your lower back, slide a bolster, pillow, rolled-up yoga mat, or folded blanket under the knees.
  • If you're on a hard floor or for added comfort, place a pillow, rolled yoga mat, or folded blanket under your head. This also helps to bring your neck into a neutral position.
  • To further help the relaxation process, you can use an eye mask to block out the light.
VIDEO TO DEMONSTRATE POSE:
Yoga with Adriene

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Yoga YouTube Channels for Beginners

Now that you've mastered these beginner poses, it's time to put it all together and follow along with three of my favorite yoga ladies! These are my go-to yoga channels and have helped me grow my yoga practice tremendously.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to your new yoga besties and some of their beginner videos to ease you in and get you started.

Yoga with Adriene

By now you're probably already acquainted with Adriene. (She's in all the demonstration videos above.)

But that's for good reason. She's freakin' AMAZING! She was literally the first yoga channel I stumbled across when I wanted to start practicing.

(Side Note: You may be thinking she looks familiar and wondering where you know her from. Well, Ms. Adriene not only has one of the most widely popular yoga channels, but she's also an actress. You may have seen her on TV before. I nearly fell off the couch when I saw her in an episode of 'Parks and Rec'!)

Click here to check out her YouTube channel.

Here are two of Adriene's Yoga for Beginners videos that incorporate many of the poses you learned in this article. So, now's your chance to put them into action!

Brett Larkin

I love Brett for so many reasons! She's another incredible yoga teacher that I've been watching for almost as long as I've been watching Adriene.

She's like an old friend that I welcome into my home (via the internet) when I want to jump into my leggings and get my morning groove on.

Click here to visit her YouTube channel.

Below is a 13-minute Beginner Morning Yoga session with Brett, and I've also included a 30-minute Hatha Flow Yoga For Beginners video as well.

Boho Beautiful

And last but not least, get to know Juliana from Boho Beautiful. This is my newest discovery of the three, but I'm sure you'll love her channel as much as I do.

Click here to explore Boho Beautiful's YouTube channel.

Here are two easy 20-minute Yoga for Beginners videos.

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And that's it, folks!

What are some of your favorite yoga poses? Let me know in the comments down below.

And if you give any of these postures a try, I'd love to hear how it goes.

Don't be shy! Share your thoughts and experiences...which poses you loved and which ones you didn't.

Until next time...Namaste.

Love, Liz
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