Yoga Tasters
Still not sure if you want to start doing yoga? Don’t want to spend 40 minutes on your first free tutorial?
We put some resources together to get you started. Here are some taster yoga routines – most of them under 20 minutes – just to give you a taste of the yoga experience. Get your yoga mat, take a deep breath and get started right away.
If you’re not sure you’re ready to try a yoga taster just yet, learn more about the benefits of yoga first.
Focus & Productivity
Do you ever feel sluggish during the day? Whether after lunch, during a long task or before a big presentation, there will always be moments where we want to feel fresher and more productive.
This 10 minute practice will clear your mind, helping you get energised and back to work.
Morning Stretch
Sometimes we wake up feeling stiff. Wake up with this 10 minute stretch, ideal for your first activity in the morning.
Self Care
Need some time for yourself? Practice self-care and non-judgment with a 10 minute routine. It’s easy to get carried away with the stresses of modern life. Tend to your heart space and cultivate self love with this loving mindfulness practice.
Adriene’s Yoga for Complete Beginners
Adrienne: Yoga For Complete Beginners – 20 Minute Home Yoga Workout!
This 20 minute home yoga workout runs through some basic poses along with the theory and purpose behind yoga.
Adrienne is one of the biggest names in online Yoga tutorials, with the largest YouTube following in the community to match. The video above has had over 33 million views in its first seven years.
Some of the keywords and concepts from this video include:
- Asana – a posture adopted in yoga
- Sukhasana – easy pose, a simple cross-legged sitting position
- Anjali mudra pose – the practice of meeting the hands by the sternum to calm mind and provide flexibility in the wrists and arm joints, among other benefits
Adriene’s Yoga for Beginners
If you have a bit more time, Adriene runs through the fundamentals of yoga in this 40 minute video.
Adriene’s 30 Day Yoga Journey
Once you’ve tried out the tasters and find yourself enjoying yoga, you might even consider making it a regular part of your daily routine.
Step up your game with this 30 day journey with Adriene.
Do you have any yoga tips for beginners? Leave your top tips below in the comments.
Learn more about mindfulness exercises like meditation and body scan exercises with Mind & Practice.