A - 2dk. - en Onemliler, Her Gun Kesin A1. Asagi Bakan Ordek - Downward Facing Dog
A - 2dk. - en Onemliler, Her Gun Kesin A1. Asagi Bakan Ordek - Downward Facing Dog
A - 2dk. - en Onemliler, Her Gun Kesin A1. Asagi Bakan Ordek - Downward Facing Dog
Downward Dog is used in most yoga practices and yoga classes and it stretches and strengthens the
entire body. I always say, “a down dog a day keeps the doctor away.”
How to do it: Come on to all fours with your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
Tuck under your toes and lift your hips up off the floor as you draw them up at back towards your
heels.
Keep your knees slightly bent if your hamstrings are tight, otherwise try and straighten out your legs
while keeping your hips back. Walk your hands forward to give yourself more length if you need to.
Press firmly through your palms and rotate the inner elbows towards each other. Hollow out the
abdominals and keep engaging your legs to keep the torso moving back towards the thighs. Hold for 5-
Triangle is a wonderful standing posture to stretch the sides of the waist, open up the lungs, strengthen
How to do it: Start standing with your feet one leg's-length apart. Open and stretch your arms to the
sides at shoulder height. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left toes in about 45 degrees.
Engage your quadriceps and abdominals as you hinge to the side over your right leg. Place your right
hand down on your ankle, shin or knee (or a block if you have one) and lift your left arm up to the
ceiling.
Turn your gaze up to the top hand and hold for 5-8 breaths. Lift up to stand and repeat on the opposite
side. Tip: I like to imagine I’m stuck between two narrow walls when I’m in triangle pose.
A3. Paytak ayaklarini yalamaya calisan ordek -
It’s important to incorporate a forward bend in yoga practice to stretch the hamstrings, lower and upper
back and sides. Seated forward bend is the perfect fold for everyone to start to open up the body and
If you feel any sharp pain, you need to back off; but if you feel the tension when you fold forward and
you can continue to breathe, you will slowly start to loosen up and let go. You can also keep your knees
bent in the pose as long as the feet stay flexed and together.
How to do it: Start seated with your legs together, feet firmly flexed and not turning in or out, and your
hands by your hips. Lift your chest and start to hinge forward from your waist. Engage your lower
abdominals and imagine your belly button moving towards the top of your thighs.
Once you hit your maximum, stop and breathe for 8-10 breaths. Make sure your shoulders, head and
Tree is an awesome standing balance for beginners to work on to gain focus and clarity, and learn to
breathe while standing and keeping the body balanced on one foot.
How to do it: Start with your feet together and place your right foot on your inner left upper thigh.
Press your hands in prayer and find a spot in front of you that you can hold in a steady gaze.
Hold and breathe for 8-10 breaths then switch sides. Make sure you don’t lean in to the standing leg
B2. Savasci oldugunu sanan ordek - Warrior 1
Warrior poses are essential for building strength and stamina in a yoga practice. They give us
confidence and stretch the hips and thighs while building strength in the entire lower body and core.
Warrior 1 is a gentle backbend; and a great pose for stretching open the front body (quads, hip flexors,
psoas) while strengthening the legs, hips, buttocks, core and upper body.
How to do it: For warrior one, you can take a giant step back with your left foot coming towards a
lunge, then turn your left heel down and angle your left toes forward 75 degrees.
Lift your chest and press your palms up overhead. Step forward and repeat on the opposite leg.
B3. Savasci oldugunu bilen ordek - Warrior 2
Warrior 2 is an external hip opener and opens up the inner thighs and groin. It's a good starting point
for many side postures including triangle, extended angle and half moon balance.
How to do it: Stand with your feet one leg’s-length apart. Turn your right toes out 90 degrees and your
left toes in 45 degrees. Bend your right knee until it is directly over your right ankle while keeping the
Stretch your arms out to your sides and gaze over your right hand. Hold for 8-10 breaths before
straightening the right leg and turning your feet to the other side to repeat on left side.
C – 2dk. – Sevdin bu isi, 4 yerine 6 dk yapabilirsin
A counter pose to a forward bend is a back bend. Bridge is a good beginner’s back bend that stretches
How to do it: Lie down on your back and place your feet hip width apart. Press firmly on to your feet
and lift your butt up off the mat. Interlace your hands together and press the fists down to the floor as
Imagine dragging your heels on the mat towards your shoulders to engage your hamstrings. Hold for 8-
Child’s pose is an awesome one not just for beginners but for yoga practitioners of all levels.
It’s good to learn child’s pose to use when you’re fatigued in Down Dog, before bed at night to work
out the kinks, or anytime you need a mental break and stress/tension relief.
How to do it: Start on all fours then bring your knees and feet together as you sit your butt back to
your heels and stretch your arms forward. Lower your forehead to the floor (or block or pillow or
blanket) and let your entire body release. Hold for as long as you wish!
C3. Plank
hands while using the entire body to support us. It is a great way to strengthen the abdominals, and
How to do it: From all fours, tuck under your toes and lift your legs up off the mat. Slide your heels
back enough until you feel you are one straight line of energy from your head to your feet.
Engage the lower abdominals, draw the shoulders down and away from the ears, pull your ribs together