My YOGA Journey - Daily Yoga Pose

[back2form]

Hello and Welcome to My YOGA Journey Thread.

Few Years Back, I was about to start my Journey on this field of YOGA.. But due to lack of Interest, Consistency, negativity, self doubt, etc.. I didn't performed it ..

Today is an International YOGA Day,
I actually posted the thread with some Intuition and then encouraging words from @TheVigilante inspired me to Restart my Yoga Journey...

I don't know, this journey helps me making money, but it definitely helps me to practice Yoga postures and learning more new asanas with benefits, New ideas, etc..

There are several types of asanas such as
standing asanas,
sitting asanas,
lying down asanas,
forward bending asanas,
backward bending asanas,
balancing asanas,
relaxing asanas and so forth.

There are many benefits of asanas like improving all systems of the body, correcting endocrinal imbalances, improving concentration and several others..

Let's start Learning Yoga Asanas and it's benefits..

By practicing of asana steadiness of body and mind, freedom from diseases and lightness, and flexibility of the limbs is achieved. One can derive maximum benefit if the following aspects are observed while practicing asanas.

1. Perform asanas everyday at the same time.
2. Begin with prayer and end with prayer.
3. Yoga should be practiced with an empty stomach. No solid food should be taken before 3 hours and liquid diet before one hour to commencing the practice. Water can be taken if needed. Food can be consumed after 15 minutes of yoga practice.
4. It is better to practice yoga after ablutions. It is better to have a shower either before or after 20 minutes.
5. Asanas should not be practiced on hard surfaces like bare floor, wooden plank etc. Better to practice on a soft surface like a blanket.
6. In the morning, it is advisable to practice asanas including suryanamaskaras after meditation and pranayama. In the evening it is vice versa.
7. To relieve any fatigue while performing asanas, temporarily relax in either savasanam or makarasanam or matsyakreedasanam. Remember asanas are not rigorous exercises. They have to be done in a comfortable, slow and
   balanced style.
8. When in tension it is advised to first practice yoga swasa or yoga nidra and then commence other practices.
9. If unable to attain the posture in its final form do to the extent possible for similar benefits.
10. Asanas have to be practiced in a systematic manner. It is to be remembered that for almost every asana there is a pratyasana (counter posture). After the counter pose is performed then only proceed to the next asana. For example immediately after forward bending asana do the counter pose a backward bending asana.
11. Asanas give better results when coupled with breath control. The general rule is for any forward bending or side twisting asanas one need to exhale. For all back bending asanas one need to inhale.
12. While practicing the asanas apart from doing them in a stable, slow and steady manner it is better to concentrate on each organ of your body that you are moving. Once the final posture is attained stay only as long as it is comfortable and concentrate on the eyebrow center.
13. Yoga should be practiced under the proper guidance of an eminent Guru. If suffering from ailments (both physical and psychological) follow the recommendations of the expert. Women should not perform most of the asanas and higher pranayama practices during menstruation or after conceiving.

Okay, Let's Get Started from Tomorrow Morning (Day 1) and will cover almost all yoga poses by performing one Posture per Day ..

Its my First ever Thread in the Journey Section .. Really Excited.. Don't know how it goes.. But I'm confident in my journey, because i have learned three most important things in Life.

#Consistent.
#Motivation.
#Positive.

Hope the above three is Good enough to start Journey with Confidence!

Thanks for Watching! @back2form YOGA

 

[Outlaw]

im on it too now bro, every time my lower back moves it makes a creaking noise... have been doing stretches left and right

not allowed use weights, will follow this bad boy

 

[back2form]

Day 1 : ( Sunday, Morning 7'o clock )

Before getting into the practice, we will start with the Prayer.

As you might know Maharishi Patanjali who was the father of Yoga.

So, Let's start with The Salutations to Yogic Guru Patanjali.

Lyrics: ( Sanskrit )

Yogena Chittasya Padena Vacha
Malam Sharirasya Cha Vaidya Kena

Yopakarotham Pravaram Muninam
Patanjalim Pranjali Ranatosmi

Spoiler: It's Meaning In Detail

Verse 1 :
Yogena Chittasya Padena Vacha

Meaning :
I praise sage Patanjali who gave us the science of yoga to purify our mind and consciousness. And who gave us grammar and vocabulary to use the words and express ourselves with perfection.

Verse 2 :
Malam Sharirasya Cha Vaidya Kena

Meaning :
He gave us the gift of medicine i.e. Ayurveda so that we remove the impurities of the body.

Verse 3 :
Yopakarotham Pravaram Muninam

Meaning :
Dear Lord, let me be closer to the sage who gave us all these gifts.

Verse 4 :
Patanjalim Pranjali Ranatosmi

Meaning :
I bow down with folded hands in reverence of Lord Patanjali.

Benefits of listening to Yogena Chittasya mantra


The Yogena Chittasya mantra invokes the sage Patanjali who gifts us the medicinal powers to purify our mind and the power of speech to express uninhibitedly.

Listening to this mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

Benefit 1 - Better concentration
It builds up our confidence and focus.

Benefit 2 - Release pain
It helps you to release pain, both physical and emotional

Benefit 3 - Remove ego
It helps to get rid of our ego.

Benefit 4 - Better decisions
Without any ego, your decision-making skills get much better.

Benefit 5 - Richer life experience
You get to learn more and have richer experiences in day-to-day life thanks to the inner calmness it grants

Benefit 6 - Purify the mind
Chanting or listening to the mantra helps you to purify your mind and body.

Yoga pose of the Day : Tadasana or Mountain pose

Tada means mountain, and also palm tree. This posture indicates the straightness of a palm tree and the stability of a mountain . Therefore it is known as Tadasana.

Method :

1. Stand in Sama Stithi. Sama Sthithi is standing straight with both the legs together and hands besides the body
2. Slowly raise the hands from sides and join both palms
3. Interlink the fingers and change the position of the palms towards the sky
4. Raise the chin, look at the hands and lift the heels up
5. Stay in that posture comfortably
6. Gradually and slowly come back to Sama Stithi and relax

Benefits

It helps to increase the height in children and improves the power of concentration. It straightens the hunchback and also deformities of shoulders, gives strength to the thighs and calf muscles.

 

[Zwielicht]

Yoga should be practiced with an empty stomach. No solid food should be taken before 3 hours and liquid diet before one hour to commencing the practice. Water can be taken if needed. Food can be consumed after 15 minutes of yoga practice.

That's interesting that you do it on an empty stomach. It does make sense as I struggle doing yoga after eating as well, but I've found that I can have protein shakes just beforehand without any issues.

What's your reason for practicing yoga on an empty stomach?

 

[back2form]

That's interesting that you do it on an empty stomach. It does make sense as I struggle doing yoga after eating as well, but I've found that I can have protein shakes just beforehand without any issues.

What's your reason for practicing yoga on an empty stomach?

Yes, yoga is generally recommended to be practiced on an empty stomach for better energy flow and focus during the practice.

Also, Mainly to Avoids Discomfort -
Doing yoga on a full stomach can lead to bloating or discomfort, especially during certain poses.

So, I recommend people to practice Yoga on an empty stomach.

 

[back2form]

Day 2 : (Monday, 6.30 AM )

Yoga pose of the Day : " Virabhadrasana || or Warrior pose 2 "

This pose is a standing posture that strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and improves focus. .

Methods :

1. Start in Mountain Pose: Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides.
2. Step back: Step your left foot back about four feet, turning your toes out to the side.
3. Align your feet: Ensure your front heel is aligned with the arch of your back foot.
4. Bend your front knee: Bend your front knee to a 90-degree angle, ensuring it's directly over your ankle.
5. Extend your arms: Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor, with palms facing down.
6. Gaze: Turn your head to the right and gaze over your front middle finger.
7. Hold: Hold the pose for several breaths, engaging your core and keeping your spine elongated.
8. Release: Inhale, straighten your front leg, and step your back foot forward to return to Mountain Pose.
9. Repeat on the other side: Switch legs and repeat the pose on the opposite side.

Benefits :

• It strengthens and tones the arms, legs and lower back.
• It enhances the body posture.
• It stimulates stamina.
• It releases stress or tension in the shoulders.
• It improves muscle strength.
• It encourages flexibility in the body.
• It helps in relieving aches and pains.

 

[back2form]

Day 3: (Tuesday , 6.25 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Virabhadrasana 3 or warrior 3

It's a challenging balancing pose that involves extending one leg back while keeping the torso parallel to the floor, creating a "T" shape with the body.

Method :

1. Start in a standing position: with feet together, hands at heart center.
2. Shift your weight: to one leg and begin to hinge forward at the hips, extending the other leg back behind you.
3. Keep your back leg lifted: and aligned with your torso, creating a straight line from fingertips to toes.
4. Engage your core muscles: to maintain balance and stability.
5. You can extend your arms forward or keep them at your sides: for balance.
6. Focus on a focal point: in front of you to help with balance.

Benefits of Warrior III:

• Strengthens legs, ankles, and core muscles .
• Improves balance and coordination
• Enhances focus and concentration .
• Stretches the hamstrings, shoulders, and chest .

 

[polecat]

Day 3: (Tuesday , 6.25 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Virabhadrasana 3 or warrior 3
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It's a challenging balancing pose that involves extending one leg back while keeping the torso parallel to the floor, creating a "T" shape with the body.

Method :

1. Start in a standing position: with feet together, hands at heart center.
2. Shift your weight: to one leg and begin to hinge forward at the hips, extending the other leg back behind you.
3. Keep your back leg lifted: and aligned with your torso, creating a straight line from fingertips to toes.
4. Engage your core muscles: to maintain balance and stability.
5. You can extend your arms forward or keep them at your sides: for balance.
6. Focus on a focal point: in front of you to help with balance.

Benefits of Warrior III:

• Strengthens legs, ankles, and core muscles .
• Improves balance and coordination
• Enhances focus and concentration .
• Stretches the hamstrings, shoulders, and chest .

Thanks for the tips so far copied all the moves in your images guess take me like 2 months to get very good at it.

 

[TheVigilante]

Yes, yoga is generally recommended to be practiced on an empty stomach for better energy flow and focus during the practice.

Also, Mainly to Avoids Discomfort -
Doing yoga on a full stomach can lead to bloating or discomfort, especially during certain poses.

So, I recommend people to practice Yoga on an empty stomach.

It is always recommended to do Yoga on an empty stomach else no use in doing it

No point in doing yoga after having food

 

[SilverClouds]

I can't believe we have our own little yoga class

 

[SirTop]

I can't believe we have our own little yoga class

Shhh... You're distracting me

Tryna find my balance

 

[29dogs]

Day 3: (Tuesday , 6.25 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Virabhadrasana 3 or warrior 3
View attachment 2485

It's a challenging balancing pose that involves extending one leg back while keeping the torso parallel to the floor, creating a "T" shape with the body.

Method :

1. Start in a standing position: with feet together, hands at heart center.
2. Shift your weight: to one leg and begin to hinge forward at the hips, extending the other leg back behind you.
3. Keep your back leg lifted: and aligned with your torso, creating a straight line from fingertips to toes.
4. Engage your core muscles: to maintain balance and stability.
5. You can extend your arms forward or keep them at your sides: for balance.
6. Focus on a focal point: in front of you to help with balance.

Benefits of Warrior III:

• Strengthens legs, ankles, and core muscles .
• Improves balance and coordination
• Enhances focus and concentration .
• Stretches the hamstrings, shoulders, and chest .

I would fall over if I tried to do that. My balance is awful!

 

[back2form]

Day 4 : (Wednesday, 6.30 am)

Yoga Pose of the Day : Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1.

Today, Let's practice all three warrior poses. I. e Virabhadrasana 1, 2 and 3 variance.

Method :

• Stand at the front of your mat with feet hip-width apart.
• Step your left foot back, keeping it at a 45-degree angle.
• Bend your right knee directly over your ankle, thigh parallel to the floor.
• Extend arms overhead, palms facing each other.
• Hold the pose, focusing on the steady breath and a strong foundation.
• Switch sides and repeat with the left leg forward

Benefits :
Physical Benefits:

• Strengthens: Legs, ankles, back, shoulders, and arms.
• Improves: Balance, stability, and coordination.
• Increases: Stamina and endurance.
• Enhances: Flexibility in hips, shoulders, and chest.
• Promotes: Better posture and blood circulation.
• Stretches: Legs, hips, shoulders, neck, belly, groins, and ankles.
• Opens: Hips, chest, and lungs.

Mental Benefits:

• Reduces: Stress and anxiety.
• Improves: Focus, concentration, and mental clarity.
• Fosters: A sense of inner strength, courage, and determination.

 

[29dogs]

Day 4 : (Wednesday, 6.30 am)

Yoga Pose of the Day : Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1.

Today, Let's practice all three warrior poses. I. e Virabhadrasana 1, 2 and 3 variance.

View attachment 2499

Method :

• Stand at the front of your mat with feet hip-width apart.
• Step your left foot back, keeping it at a 45-degree angle.
• Bend your right knee directly over your ankle, thigh parallel to the floor.
• Extend arms overhead, palms facing each other.
• Hold the pose, focusing on the steady breath and a strong foundation.
• Switch sides and repeat with the left leg forward

Benefits :
Physical Benefits:

• Strengthens: Legs, ankles, back, shoulders, and arms.
• Improves: Balance, stability, and coordination.
• Increases: Stamina and endurance.
• Enhances: Flexibility in hips, shoulders, and chest.
• Promotes: Better posture and blood circulation.
• Stretches: Legs, hips, shoulders, neck, belly, groins, and ankles.
• Opens: Hips, chest, and lungs.

Mental Benefits:

• Reduces: Stress and anxiety.
• Improves: Focus, concentration, and mental clarity.
• Fosters: A sense of inner strength, courage, and determination.

I suck at doing that Virabhadrasana one. It's another one where I fall over.

I'm starting to think I have a balance problem lol.

 

[back2form]

Day 5 : ( Thursday, 7.35 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Tree Posture or Vrikshasana

It is a standing balance pose that strengthens the legs, improves balance, and enhances focus.

Method :

• Starting Position: Begin by standing tall on your yoga mat with your feet firmly rooted to the ground.
• Lift and Place Foot: Shift your weight onto one leg, and lift the other foot, placing it on the inner thigh or calf of the standing leg. Avoid the knee.
• Hands in Prayer Position: Bring your hands to the heart center in a prayer position or extend them overhead, palms facing each other.
• Focus and Balance: Fix your gaze on a point in front of you, maintaining a steady and focused breath. Find your balance as you engage the standing leg.
• Hold the Pose: Maintain the Tree Pose final position for 20-30 seconds initially, gradually increasing the duration as you enhance your stability and concentration.
• Repeat on the other side: Repeat the pose with the left leg.

Benefits of Vrikshasana:

1. Improves balance and stability:
The pose requires and enhances your ability to balance, which can translate to better physical and mental stability.

2. Strengthens legs and core:
Vrikshasana strengthens the muscles in your legs, ankles, and feet, as well as your core muscles.

3. Enhances focus and concentration:
The pose requires concentration to maintain balance, which can improve your ability to focus and concentrate in other areas of your life.

4. Promotes relaxation and reduces stress: By improving balance and stability, Vrikshasana can help calm the mind and reduce stress levels.

5. Improves posture: Strengthening core and leg muscles, along with improving balance, can lead to better overall posture..

 

[SilverClouds]

Day 5 : ( Thursday, 7.35 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Tree Posture or Vrikshasana
View attachment 2542
It is a standing balance pose that strengthens the legs, improves balance, and enhances focus.

Method :

• Starting Position: Begin by standing tall on your yoga mat with your feet firmly rooted to the ground.
• Lift and Place Foot: Shift your weight onto one leg, and lift the other foot, placing it on the inner thigh or calf of the standing leg. Avoid the knee.
• Hands in Prayer Position: Bring your hands to the heart center in a prayer position or extend them overhead, palms facing each other.
• Focus and Balance: Fix your gaze on a point in front of you, maintaining a steady and focused breath. Find your balance as you engage the standing leg.
• Hold the Pose: Maintain the Tree Pose final position for 20-30 seconds initially, gradually increasing the duration as you enhance your stability and concentration.
• Repeat on the other side: Repeat the pose with the left leg.

Benefits of Vrikshasana:

1. Improves balance and stability:
The pose requires and enhances your ability to balance, which can translate to better physical and mental stability.

2. Strengthens legs and core:
Vrikshasana strengthens the muscles in your legs, ankles, and feet, as well as your core muscles.

3. Enhances focus and concentration:
The pose requires concentration to maintain balance, which can improve your ability to focus and concentrate in other areas of your life.

4. Promotes relaxation and reduces stress: By improving balance and stability, Vrikshasana can help calm the mind and reduce stress levels.

5. Improves posture: Strengthening core and leg muscles, along with improving balance, can lead to better overall posture..

I love this one, so fun.

 

[back2form]

I love this one, so fun.

If you're a beginner, this asana seems fun and can be challenging to acquire this posture, but with more practice, you can gradually achieve stability.

Use wall for hand or foot support. Gaze forward only. Modify range of motion safely according to ability.

Tips : Engage in Deep Breathing, Look straight and focus your vision on an object. This enables you to balance your body and achieve alignment.

Don't rush.. Keep trying.. it might take some time to get acclimatised to the posture. Gaining balance and strength on one foot is difficult initially, but with practice, the muscles are toned ..

Practice..!

 

[SilverClouds]

If you're a beginner, this asana seems fun and can be challenging to acquire this posture, but with more practice, you can gradually achieve stability.

Use wall for hand or foot support. Gaze forward only. Modify range of motion safely according to ability.

Tips : Engage in Deep Breathing, Look straight and focus your vision on an object. This enables you to balance your body and achieve alignment.

Don't rush.. Keep trying.. it might take some time to get acclimatised to the posture. Gaining balance and strength on one foot is difficult initially, but with practice, the muscles are toned ..

Practice..!

Nah, this one is easy... Actually I like how it makes standing on one leg easier than just hanging your other leg somewhere. Here you put it to your other leg instead, so much easier to balance this way. Cool pose.

Thanks for the thread, we all could use some exercise (I've been slacking lately, too depressed)

 

[back2form]

Nah, this one is easy... Actually I like how it makes standing on one leg easier than just hanging your other leg somewhere. Here you put it to your other leg instead, so much easier to balance this way. Cool pose.

Thanks for the thread, we all could use some exercise (I've been slacking lately, too depressed)

Absolutely, it's cool pose tbh..

This thread also helped myself to practice daily Yoga and learn more about it's medical benefits..

Tree Pose activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness. Its meditative quality helps build mental clarity and mindfulness..

 

[back2form]

Day 6 : ( Friday, 9.30 AM)

Yoga pose of the Day : Utkata Konasana, also known as Goddess Pose,

It is a powerful pose that strengthens the legs, hips, and core while opening the hips and chest. The pose is also believed to promote inner strength, courage, and confidence.

Methods :

- Start in Mountain Pose: Stand tall with feet together, arms by your sides.

- Step Feet Wide: Step your feet out to the sides, approximately 3-4 feet apart, turning your toes outward.

- Bend Knees: Bend your knees, keeping them aligned with your ankles, and lower your hips as if sitting in a chair.

- Engage Core: Lengthen your tailbone towards the earth, draw your navel in towards your spine, and engage your core.

- Raise Arms: Extend your arms out to the sides, palms facing down, then bend your elbows, bringing your fingertips towards the sky, creating cactus arms.

- Hold and Breathe: Hold the pose, breathing deeply and maintaining a steady gaze.

- Release: To come out of the pose, straighten your legs, bring your hands to your hips, and step your feet back together.

Benefits of Utkata Konasana:

- Strengthens legs, hips, and core: The pose engages the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles.

- Opens hips and chest: Goddess Pose is a great hip opener, increasing flexibility and range of motion.

- Promotes strength and stability: The pose builds physical strength and improves balance and stability.

- Boosts confidence and courage: The pose is believed to promote feelings of empowerment and self-assurance.

- Increases body awareness: It encourages mindful engagement with the body and breath.

- Enhances energy flow: Activating the Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus chakras, it is said to improve the flow of prana throughout the body.