Vinyasa Yoga

Step-by-Step Vinyasa Yoga Guide

1. Prepare Your Space: Find a quiet, open area and roll out your yoga mat.
2. Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand tall, feet together, arms at your sides. Take a few deep breaths.
3. Inhale, Raise Arms (Urdhva Hastasana): Sweep your arms overhead, palms facing each other.
4. Exhale, Forward Fold (Uttanasana): Hinge at your hips and fold forward, keeping your spine long.
5. Inhale, Halfway Lift (Ardha Uttanasana): Lift your torso halfway, hands on shins, back flat.
6. Exhale, Step Back to Plank: Plant your hands, step both feet back, and hold a strong plank position.
7. Lower Down (Chaturanga): Lower your body in a straight line, elbows close to your sides.
8. Inhale, Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana): Press into your hands, lift your chest, and arch your back.
9. Exhale, Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): Lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted V. Hold for 5 breaths.
10. Step Forward, Return to Standing: Walk your feet to your hands, inhale to halfway lift, exhale to fold, then rise to standing.