Yoga for beginners: the best asanas to get you started

Why is this yoga flow particularly suitable for beginners?

Especially if you are new to yoga, it is important to start with a clearly structured flow. In this yoga for beginners video, yoga teacher Melli guides you through a harmonious sequence of asanas that are easy to follow with specific instructions. She shows you step by step what you should pay attention to so that you can perform the exercises correctly right from the start. You not only train your body awareness, but also promote flexibility, stability and mental calmness. With regular practice, you will find it easier and easier to get into your personal yoga routine.

Benefits of this yoga flow for beginners

This video is ideal for immersing yourself in the world of yoga. If you practise regularly, you will quickly notice the positive effects. Yoga for beginners has these benefits:

• Promotes flexibility & body awareness
• More mindfulness & inner peace in everyday life
• Stress reduction & relaxation
• Strength building without overstraining
• First sense of achievement through clear instructions
• Perfect for starting your own yoga routine

How to perform the yoga asanas:

• Downward-facing dog: From a four-footed position, push your buttocks upwards and stretch your legs and arms. Lower your heels towards the floor and relax your neck.
• Low lunge: Place one leg forwards between your hands, keeping the knee of the back leg on the floor for now. Stretch your arms upwards, consciously lower your hips.
• Small pyramid: From the low lunge, push your hips backwards, stretch your front leg and pull the tip of your foot upwards.
• High lunge: From low lunge, lift the knee of the back leg and straighten your upper body. Keep your arms bent at shoulder height for the so-called cactus pose.
• Warrior 2: From Downward-Facing Dog, place one foot forwards between your hands. Turn the back foot to a 90 degree angle. Then come up. Your front leg remains bent, your back leg is straight. Stretch your arms out to shoulder height.
• Peaceful Warrior: From Warrior 2, turn the hand of the front arm palm up and lean gently backwards.
• Stretched Side Angle: From Warrior 2, push the front arm far forwards and rest the forearm on your front thigh. Extend your back arm forwards over your head
• Tree pose: Shift your weight onto one leg while standing. Lift the other leg and bring your foot to your lower leg or thigh. Bring your hands together in front of your chest or above your head.

How your yoga for beginners video works:

This yoga for beginners flow takes just 10 minutes - ideal for a quick, uncomplicated start to your yoga practice. At the beginning, yoga teacher Melli guides you through a short initial meditation to focus your attention and get your body and mind in the right mood for the exercises. After the warm-up, you will combine the most important yoga poses into a harmonious flow. The focus is always on mindful movement and calm breathing - without any pressure to perform. At the end of the yoga video, relax and end your 10 minutes lying down. This will help you return to your everyday life calm, grounded and invigorated

👉 In the video, yoga coach Melli shows you how to find more stability and calmness step by step.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about yoga for beginners