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Yin Yoga Beginner Routine

8 min
 · 
9 exercises
This sequence starts with gentle yoga to open the body, then various positions providing a light stretch of the hips and spine.  A great sequence for beginners and when time is short. 
Cat Stretch
10 breaths
Align wrists under shoulders · Align knees under hips · Broaden shoulders · Inhale and arch · Exhale and round
Plank Flow
5 breaths
Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers wide · Feet hip-width apart · Draw belly toward spine · Inhale, shift forward · Exhale, push back
Striking Cobra
10 breaths
Keep hands fixed to floor shoulder-width apart · Draw shoulders away from ears · Keep elbows bent · Inhale, slide forward · Exhale, push back
Bound Angle
15 breaths
Do not force knees toward floor · Keep neck in line with spine · Draw heels close to groin
Garland
15 breaths
Lift and lengthen torso · Press upper arms against thighs · Relax shoulders
Half Spinal Twist
15 breaths
Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down · Press elbow against knee
Plow
5 breaths
Align hips over shoulders · Do not turn head · Push tops of shoulders into floor · Soften tongue and throat
Corpse
15 breaths
Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under · Draw chin very slightly toward chest · Bring feet wide
Yogic Breathing
15 breaths
Inhale and feel the belly, then chest, then throat expand · Exhale and feel first throat, then chest and lastly belly contract · Lengthen spine · Keep chin parallel to floor
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Yin Yoga Beginner Routine
8 min
 · 
9 exercises
This sequence starts with gentle yoga to open the body, then various positions providing a light stretch of the hips and spine.  A great sequence for beginners and when time is short. 
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Cat Stretch
10 breaths
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Align wrists under shoulders · Align knees under hips · Broaden shoulders · Inhale and arch · Exhale and round
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Spine, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps, Shoulders, Wrists
Pronunciation:
mar-jar-ee-AH-sah-nah
  1. Begin on all fours. Bring your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Bring your head to a neutral position.
  2. With an inhale, arch your spine, reaching your head and tailbone toward the sky. Let your belly drop toward the floor.
  3. With an exhale, round your spine, drawing your head and tailbone toward the floor.
  4. Repeat this movement.

Modification: Place a folded blanket under your knees for cushion.

Plank Flow
5 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers wide · Feet hip-width apart · Draw belly toward spine · Inhale, shift forward · Exhale, push back
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Middle Back / Lats, Quadriceps, Triceps, Wrists
Pronunciation:
koom-bhah-KAH-sah-nah vin-yah-sa
  1. Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Bring your hands as wide as your shoulders and feet as wide as your hips. Spread your fingers wide. Reach your tailbone toward the sky behind you.
  2. With an inhale, shift forward into Plank, bringing your shoulders over your wrists.
  3. With an exhale push back into Downward Facing Dog.
  4. Repeat this movement.

Modification: Lower your knees to the floor.

Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Striking Cobra
10 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Keep hands fixed to floor shoulder-width apart · Draw shoulders away from ears · Keep elbows bent · Inhale, slide forward · Exhale, push back
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Biceps, Middle Back / Lats, Triceps, Wrists
Pronunciation:
shah-shahnk bhoo-jahng-AH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Extended Child’s Pose: sit back on your heels and reach your arms in front of you. Bring your hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. With an inhale, lift your hips, bend your elbows and slide your chest forward along the floor. Then press into your hands and reach your chest forward and up, coming into Extended Cobra.
  3. With an exhale, lift your hips and push yourself back into Extended Child’s Pose.
  4. Repeat this movement.

Modification: Rise only into Low Cobra, keeping your belly on the floor and elbows bent.

Bound Angle
15 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Do not force knees toward floor · Keep neck in line with spine · Draw heels close to groin
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Spine
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats
Pronunciation:
bah-dha ko-NAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your legs and bring the soles of your feet together, close to your groin. Hold on to the outsides of your feet.
  2. Lengthen your spine upward with an inhale.
  3. Bend forward with an exhale and release your torso toward the floor. Relax your neck.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise with an inhale.

Avoid this pose if you have a knee or groin injury.

Garland
15 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Lift and lengthen torso · Press upper arms against thighs · Relax shoulders
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine
Secondary:
Ankles, Lower Back
Pronunciation:
MAH-LAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin standing with your feet wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale.
  2. Bring your feet close together, but open your knees wider than your torso.
  3. Bring your upper arms to the insides of your thighs and press your hands together in front of your chest.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise with an inhale.

Modification: Place a folded mat under your heels if they don’t touch the floor.

Half Spinal Twist
15 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down · Press elbow against knee
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
Pronunciation:
ard-ha maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.
  2. Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.
  3. Reach your right arm up with an inhale.
  4. Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Plow
5 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Align hips over shoulders · Do not turn head · Push tops of shoulders into floor · Soften tongue and throat
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps, Triceps
Pronunciation:
ha-LAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body, palms down. Lift your legs and hips with an inhale, then support your low back with your hands.
  2. Slowly lower your legs overhead with an exhale, bringing your toes to the floor. Try to straighten your legs.
  3. If your toes touch the floor, release your hands from your back and press your palms into the floor.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Tuck your chin into your chest and with an exhale slowly roll down one vertebra at a time.

Modification: Bring feet wide and hold onto ankles.

Avoid this pose if you have a neck injury.

Corpse
15 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under · Draw chin very slightly toward chest · Bring feet wide
Primary muscle group(s):
Spine
Pronunciation:
shah-VAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your feet wide and let them flop open.
  2. Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms up.
  3. Make any minor adjustments needed so that you are completely comfortable.
  4. Close your eyes. Find stillness.
  5. Hold the pose and take natural breaths. Focus your attention on your breath.
  6. Come out of the pose slowly and gently.
Yogic Breathing
15 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Inhale and feel the belly, then chest, then throat expand · Exhale and feel first throat, then chest and lastly belly contract · Lengthen spine · Keep chin parallel to floor
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest
Pronunciation:
PRAHN-AH-YAHM-ah
  1. Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.
  2. Place your right hand over your belly and your left hand over your chest. Close your eyes.
  3. Inhale into your belly, slowly and deeply. Feel your belly expand. As you continue the inhalation, feel your ribs expand next and then the base of your throat.
  4. As you exhale, relax the upper chest, feel the ribs contract next and lastly the belly.
  5. Each breath should flow naturally without tension. Repeat 5 to 10 rounds of this breath.

Modification: Place a firm cushion or rolled mat under your bottom to bring more length to your spine.

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