Good Exercise For Home? Try Yoga!

There are a lot of different workout routines to choose from when deciding on an exercise for home. One popular exercise is yoga. Yoga originated in India nearly 5,000 years ago, but it has risen in western popularity over the past decade.

Yoga is a great option for an exercise for home because it requires very little, if any, equipment. You’ll need to make sure you have comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and a yoga mat is always nice.

When you’re buying your yoga mat, expect the cost to range from $15 to $60. Sometimes you’re spending more on a name brand, so remember that function will be the most important thing to consider when making this purchase. The best yoga mats usually have a rubber bottom to prevent slipping.

If you’re unfamiliar with yoga, it’s not difficult to start a routine. There are many resources available that can teach you everything from the basics to the most advanced yoga poses. There is yoga on TV, DVDs, books, and websites.

Here are a couple yoga moves to get you started.

First is downward facing dog. Starting on your hands and knees, place your palms flat on the floor with your fingers extended. Your hands should be a couple inches in front of your shoulders. Take a deep breath and exhale as you lift your knees away from the floor and lift your rear end towards the ceiling. Take a deep breath again and then exhale as you place your heals on the floor (you should feel a stretch in the back of your legs).

When your downward facing dog pose is complete, your body should look like a wide upside down V. Your head should be between your arms. Hold this for fifteen seconds.

Upward facing dog is the next pose which starts with you lying flat on your stomach. Bend your elbows and with your palms facing downward on the floor, bring your hands to your waist. Your toes should be pointed. As you inhale, keep your lower body to the floor and lift your upper body until your arms are straight. Keep your head up so that your neck is even with your spine.

If you're doing upward facing dog correctly, your body should look a lot like the Nike symbol. Hold this pose for thirty seconds.

Yoga is beneficial in improving flexibility, reducing stress, and building strength. If you're looking to improve your mind, body, and soul, than yoga is your exercise for home.

By: JP Davis

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