10 Simple Yoga Poses to Incorporate Into Your Daily Wellness Routine

Yoga is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. Incorporating yoga into your daily wellness routine can help reduce stress, improve flexibility, and increase strength. Here are 10 simple yoga poses you can easily incorporate into your daily routine:

1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides, and palms facing forward. Take a deep breath in and raise your arms above your head. As you exhale, bring your palms together and lower your arms to your heart center.

2. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Start on your hands and knees, with your wrists beneath your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips. Tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs. Keep your head and neck relaxed and gaze at your navel.

3. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

Stand with your feet apart, about 4 feet distance. Turn the right foot out 90 degrees and the left foot in about 10 degrees. Bend your right knee, so it is directly over your right ankle. Stretch your arms out, in line with your shoulders.

4. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Stand straight and place your right foot on your left thigh, toes pointing down. Ground down through your left leg and find a focal point to gaze at. Place your hands in prayer position and hold for a few breaths before switching legs.

5. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Lie on your stomach with your palms on the ground beneath your shoulders. Lift your head and chest off the ground, and hold for a few breaths. Keep your elbows close to your body and your shoulders down.

6. Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Kneel on the ground with your toes touching and your knees hip-width apart. Lower your hips back onto your heels and stretch your arms forward. Rest your forehead on the ground, and breathe deeply.

7. Boat Pose (Navasana)

Sit on your mat with your knees bent and your feet flat. Lift your feet off the ground and balance on your sit bones. Extend your arms forward and straighten your legs to a 45-degree angle.

8. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips and back off the ground, and clasp your hands together beneath you. Hold for a few breaths before lowering back down.

9. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Stand with your feet wide apart, turn your right foot out and your left foot in. Stretch your right arm out and bend over your right leg. Your right hand should touch the ground, your left hand is stretched up towards the sky. Hold for a few breaths and repeat on the left side.

10. Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and breathe deeply, allowing your body to relax and sink into the ground.

It’s easy to incorporate yoga into your daily wellness routine, and these 10 simple poses are a great place to start. Remember to breathe deeply and focus on your form to get the most out of your practice. Namaste!