Yoga for Beginners (part 1) – Simple Standing Poses
Hi Everyone,
For all of you who want to do yoga, but don’t know how! There’s no time like the present to start practicing , Just start…, begin with this part one. Slowly get used to some of the basic standing poses that I will go through in this part and the next few. Your body will begin to get stronger with repetition and you’ll get used to the instructions. Most important of all is to end with a few minutes of relaxation to let whatever you’ve done integrate in the body and to observe what it has done for you.
The poses I demonstrate here are:
- cat pose / marjaryasana
- cow pose / tibilasana
- mountain pose / tadasana
- standing forward bend / uttanasana
- low lunge / anjaneyasana
- downward facing dog / adho mukha svanasana
- warrior I / virabhadrasana I
- warrior II / virabhadrasana II
If you enjoyed this feel free to move to the second video in this beginners sequence here.
Esther
Yoga for Beginners – Full Series
Part 1 - Basic Standing Poses
For all of you who want to do yoga, but don’t know how! There’s no time like the present to start practicing , Just start…, begin with this part one. Slowly get used to some of the basic standing poses that I will go through in this part and the next few.
Part 2 – Standing Side Stretches
Here part 2 of the beginners series. Still focussing on standing poses! When you begin with yoga I think they are the core poses you need to learn first.
Part 3 – More Advanced Poses
The final part of the Yoga for Beginners series moves from the basic standing poses to some of the more exerting twists and stretches.
31 Comments
hi Esther i am 11 and i want to start doing yoga. You said on “yoga for beginners- part 1″ that there is a “yoga for beginners-part 2″ but i just can’t seem to find it.
Comment by allyson Nov 19, 08, 3:44 amoh and how do you get so flexible
Anumodana, :) ! Will watch out for the other parts, :) !
Comment by Samantha Nov 20, 08, 1:29 pmI am really happy I discovered this website! It is a real pleasure to watch Esther’s instructions and form. I am a beginning yoga student and have been able to correct many of my poses. Including being able to perform a head stand for the first time. I am also able to briefly do the wheel pose.
Thank you Esther for your devotion,
Comment by Stan Dec 01, 08, 1:39 pmStan D.
Hi Esther
I am a beginning yoga student, actually I began with your videos (thank you soo much for them), now my question is how do I become flexible, are ther any poses to help me get there
Comment by Pat Dec 21, 08, 7:50 pmthanks
I love your website! I appreciate you taking the time to put up all of these videos and describing the poses so clearly. I live in the US, but I wish I was in Ireland, so I could learn from you in person :-)
Comment by Vaishnavi Dec 23, 08, 4:50 pmHi esther,
i’m from philippines, i really want to start doing yoga but the problem is, there’s no any yoga school in our place. Can i just do it by myself or is it really necessary to look for a teacher? thank you
Comment by MARK Jan 03, 09, 3:53 pmA teacher is always the best. But don’t let that stop you! Start away, if you are interested buy some good books, you can look at my list of recommended yoga books on my website. And just go for it! Don’t do anything that hurts, Be respectful of your boundaries and look at my video yoga principles.
Comment by Esther Jan 19, 09, 1:24 pmGood luck,
Esther
Yogatic!
Hi Esther!!!
I just wanted to let you know that since I have been doing your yoga videos I have felt more energized and happy. I just want to say thank you for doing these videos for free. You explain so well and I feel much more educated about yoga now. Thank you again. :)
Comment by Barbara Jan 19, 09, 2:17 pmHello Esthar,
I’m a beginner, I’ve started practicing yoga a few weeks ago, and just came across your web-site. It is wonderful, and so are you!
Would you be kind to tell me, in which order should the asanas be performed, how to follow your videos, so I can make one hour long program that I can do when I’m at home.
If you already wrote somewhere about this, please be kind to tell me where.
I wish you all the best!
Ana from Serbia
Comment by Ana Feb 28, 09, 5:45 pmHello Ana,
Comment by Esther Mar 09, 09, 9:05 amThe sequences I made on my website are standing on them selves. There is one play list where i add tree sequences together that will give you about a 40 minute class. You can find it on my website under video’s and its called: ” Full Spectrum Yoga Sequence – Standing, Sitting, Lying ” you can add the centering at the start as well.
Besides that I am working on a dvd as we speak, which will be finished soon, before the summer and on the dvd will be more than an hours practice….
As soon as it is finished it will be announced on my website and on my youtube channel. So look out for it!
I’m glad you enjoy the video’s,
Be well,
Esther
yogatic!
Dear Esther,
I’m so glad that you have replied and thank you so much for all the information you’ve provided, it means a lot. Now I have my daily routine, although I know it is not always easy in the beginning.
It’s great news that a DVD will be out soon. That will make all of your on-line students happy. And thank you for that as well.
Hope that everything goes well for you.
Ana from Serbia
Comment by Ana Mar 09, 09, 7:43 pmMy sister is disabled and in a wheelchair most of the time. She cannot bend her back due to multiple surgeries. Is there a list of poses for her to try or do you have a short practice for people who cannot do all the floor work or the bending and twisting poses?
Comment by Mavis May 19, 09, 1:30 pmHello Mavis,
Comment by Esther Jun 01, 09, 9:21 amWhat your sister can start with is the video yoga for neck pain, as well as the one for stiff shoulders. Than there are the meditations which would be really good to practice. As well yoga for the office, some of the things you can do sitting in a chair. Moving the joints, being aware of the breath, moving as much of the body as possible are all good! I will still come up with a specific sequence for people who cannot do the floor work, bending and twisting, Its on my list to do!
Be well,
Esther
Esther, thank you so much for posting this very helpful yoga for beginners video. I have chondromalacia patella, so I am not supposed to squat or lunge, and degenerative disc disease in my lower lumbar region. Can you recommend adjustments or alternative poses for me?
Comment by Margaret Jun 04, 09, 6:42 pmThank you very much for your help!
Hi margareth,
Comment by Esther Jun 16, 09, 7:47 amI would prefer to make a private appointment with you and together with you look at a routine that would be good to your body. So really I would recommend finding a yoga teacher, if possible someone who studied yoga therapy and request a private session to help you figure out what to do and not to do. In the mean time just go with the poses that don’t require you to bend your knees to 90 degrees, there are plenty, and with regards to your lower back, you have to make sure you understand the techniques involved in keeping the lower back long, so not to compress anything. And again, to begin with it would be best to have someone there with you to check if you do the right thing.Hope this helps, Be well,
Esther
Esther,
I cant tell you enough, just how greatful I am that you are sharing your knowledge with us. I sincerly thank you for bringing yoga into my life. you are great!
taren
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Comment by Yoga | Alviond Jul 19, 09, 2:11 pmTHANKS 4 YOUR TIME , BEST INSTRUCTOR I EVER SEEN
Comment by KHALIO Aug 06, 09, 7:32 pmHi Esther,
Comment by Annah Aug 09, 09, 5:46 pmIn the late months I’ve been bothered with many digestive troubles. I guess I have a very lazzy bowel. I heard that yoga can help a lot but I don’t know which are the appropriate poses. Can you suggest some? Many thanks in advance! Annah
Hi Esther,
Comment by Hayley Aug 18, 09, 2:35 pmI am so glad I found this website. Its so much better than the dvd I recently bought, you explain things so well.
I do have one question though, I have never done yoga before. I followed the dvd i bought once and got very confused!! Should I do this beginners video repeatedly and then move on to part 2 or should i do part 1 and then part 2 in sequence?
What would u advise I could move onto next after learning these poses?
You are really a great help and I cant wait for your dvd to come out, or if it already has?
Thanks again
Hayley
Hi, I really like your yoga training =D
I’d hope for a little more training and
stretching on the hips and on the but.
Lone =)
Comment by Lone Aug 30, 09, 7:36 pmHi Esther,
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for creating this wonderful website! I truly appreciate it!
=)
Comment by Elizabeth Sep 24, 09, 9:54 pmHi Esther,
I really enjoy your beginner videos — they are very simple yet detailed and I can see your genuine concern for our health come through on the video. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Amy
Comment by Amy Oct 19, 09, 12:31 pmTHANK YOU! I am starting yoga and your site is helping me so much! I appreciate this!
Comment by chelsi Dec 16, 09, 2:26 pmHello Esther!
I just wanted to say that I have been using your yoga since this summer and I just wanted to say thank you so much!! You are such a great teacher and I love learning more about yoga.
Comment by Jane Dec 19, 09, 8:21 pmHope you’re having a great holiday season!
hi im 15 and im am really intereseted in yoga you make it seem really aesy but in fact i think its a bit hard how do you get so flexible its really hard.anyways im very glad that i found out about this website and im doing my best.
Comment by nornor Feb 14, 10, 5:54 pmEsther,
I’m a student and have been doing a few of your yoga videos now and then. They are wonderful!! I particularly love doing them the day of a test. 3 or 4 videos the morning of a test keeps me feeling healthy and relaxed for test time and I think really improves my performance. THANK YOU!
Comment by Matt Feb 25, 10, 1:21 pmHi,
Thanks for your comment although I don’t know what it means! Can you provide a translation for me too please, thanks.
Namaste,
Esther
Comment by admin Mar 30, 10, 3:31 pmHi Esther,
Comment by Sherry Aug 05, 10, 1:25 pmI have been doing beginners pt 1, pt 2, and pt 3. What do I do next? Should I add the somatics? Or is there a next step? Thank you I practice the routine along with your short utube videos everyday.
Hi Sherry,
Comment by Esther Aug 18, 10, 4:34 pmSome sun salutations to strengthen and work on stamina, some more standing poses, Think about upper body strength http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/yoga-for-strong-arms-and-upper-body/, lunges to strengthen the legs http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/yoga-lunges-for-strong-legs/, all downward facing dog yoga http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/downward-facing-dog-yoga/, try some vinyasa’s http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/yoga-vinyasa-flow/, http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/vinyasa-yoga-2/, http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/vinyasa-yoga-flow-2-strength-balance-twists/ , basically have fun, don’t overdo it but if you are healthy start experimenting a bit.
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