By Ashish
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Begin by standing tall with feet together, arms at your sides, and palms facing forward. Mountain Pose establishes a strong and stable foundation, aligning the body, and calming the mind, making it an ideal starting point for your practice.
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Hinge at your hips, fold forward, and reach towards your toes. This pose stretches the hamstrings, decompresses the spine, and encourages a sense of surrender. It's a great way to release tension and warm up.
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Lower your body halfway to the ground with your elbows close to your ribs. Chaturanga is a powerful upper body strengthener and a crucial component of power yoga.
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From Chaturanga, lift your chest while keeping your legs straight and tops of feet on the mat. This backbend energizes the spine, strengthens the arms, and opens the chest.
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Push back into an inverted V shape, stretching your back and engaging your core. Downward Dog is a foundational pose that rejuvenates the body, builds strength, and enhances flexibility.
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Open your hips, extend one arm down to your ankle, and the other arm upward. Triangle stretches the legs and spine, improving flexibility and balance
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Step one foot forward, bend the knee, and raise your arms overhead. Warrior I promotes strength in the legs and hips while fostering mental focus and determination.
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Extend your arms out to the sides, align front heel with back arch, and bend your front knee. Warrior II enhances lower body strength, balance, and concentration.
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Remember to start slowly and listen to your body, gradually progressing to more challenging poses as you gain strength and flexibility. It's essential to maintain proper alignment and use modifications if needed to prevent injury and enjoy the benefits of power yoga safely.