There are several ways in which you can start, but you will first might want to consider some basic equipment including:

Yoga mat

This is to stop you getting sore joints when attempting the floor based positions

Yoga block

These can help of you are a complete beginner and do not feel 100% steady, (don’t worry I didn’t when I began!).

This is especially true for yoga poses such as the Triangle Pose

Lose clothing

You will get hot and sweaty and move into positions that you did not know existed! Lose clothing is a must

What Yoga poses did I choose?

I chose these particular positions because I think that they are a good combination of not too difficult, but still tricky enough to challenge you and give you a really fantastic, satisfying experience afterwards.

Sometimes starting off too slowly can be a recipe for boredom and we can soon forget why we started something only to stop after a few weeks.

So in no particular order, these are the best yoga positions for beginners that I chose:

Downward Dog Tree Pose Bridge Pose Triangle Pose Cobra Pose Mountain Pose

How did I come to these choices?

Good question.

Well as you may or may not know, I live and work in Luang Prabang, Laos; a very spiritual place that attracts yoga teachers aplenty.

Some of my good friends have been all over the world teaching it and most recently I knew a Canadian by the name of Mike who learnt a particular strain of Yoga called Ashtanga.

This is one of the more demanding versions, but ultimately a very rewarding one.

Anyway, I had a few lessons from Mike before he left for India and these were the yoga poses that he thought were best for a complete Yoga novice like myself!

How is Yoga related with meditation?

Yoga and meditation are very interrelated and I will touch on this in more detail in a later post (so remember to subscribe to keep updated!).

Yoga has its roots in India, thousands of years ago and is an ancient traditional way of life encompassing thought and practice aimed at good physical and mental health and well-being.

Meditation is a part of yoga that can focus your mind and bring you emotional health and help to release stress from your body.

Yoga is the physical part giving you the same kind of feeling as you would get after any other kind of exercise; a flood of endorphins and ‘high’ you can only know if you keep your body clean and fresh.

Once you think you are ready, you can check out my 6 best yoga positions for beginners at home infographic, find a quiet location with plenty of room and air (outside in nature is best, but you can also practice Yoga poses inside if you have enough room and feel more comfortable.)