Let's Do the Yoga Moves

Let's do the Yoga Moves

Word has it that Madonna does it. And that Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, and Janet Jackson also do it. . But does that mean that you should do it too?

These famous celebrities are working out the yoga moves..for health, to stay trim, and to feel good. And those are the same reasons you may want to do these yoga poses as well!

Yoga is an ancient system consisting of a variety of yoga moves and positions. Yoga practitioners viewed it as an all-encompassing lifestyle. They aimed for personal development of mind and body as well as spirit, emphasizing compassion, non-violence and inner peace.

With its gentle movements, yoga moves is an ideal method for relaxation and internal body stimulation. Moreover, performing the yoga moves helps you stay focused and awake during your work day. Unlike many exercises, you can do different yoga moves while seated at your desk.

Yoga starts simply with the basics of breathing and progresses to more difficult twists and turns, should you decide your body is able to manage them.

Below are some of the easy-to-do yoga move that beginners will love:

The Downward- Facing Dog Pose

This yoga move is said to be the 'top dog' of all poses.

It starts on hands and knees.
Spread your palms out with the pinkies about an inch from each side of your mat.
Press your hips up and back. Slowly lower your heels toward the floor.
Your body should be in an inverted V shape.
Breathe deeply, and concentrate on stretching your heels closer to the ground, contracting your stomach muscles and lifting your butt higher toward the sky.
Make sure to keep your head in line with your spine by looking back toward your knees.
Stay in this position for about a minute.

Tree Pose

This is a simple but powerful pose that requires balance and grace.

Stand straight with your legs together.
Bend your left leg and place the left foot on the inner right thigh.
-Your left toes should point toward the floor and the left knee points out.
With your hands on your hips, try to even them out so they are more-or-less level, and your torso is facing straight ahead.
Once you feel balanced, place your hands in a prayer position in front of your chest and then slowly lift your arms above your head, keeping the palms together.
Gaze softly at a point in front of you and breathe deeply, holding for about 30 seconds.
Return to the starting position and reverse legs.

Half Bridge Pose

This pose will help you improve your posture.

Lie flat on your back with your arms at your side palms facing down, knees bent - with heels as close to your buttocks as possible.
On an exhalation, push your feet and arms into the floor and lift your hips into the air so your butt rises off the ground, and your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Do not clench your cheeks but rather concentrate on extending your knees toward the wall in front of you, keeping your thighs and feet parallel.
Roll your shoulders underneath you so your arms move toward each other, and clasp your hands together.
Stay in this pose for about a minute, releasing on an exhale.

Practice these yoga moves for a few weeks, and see how much better you feel!