5 YOGA POSES YOU SHOULD TRY

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5 YOGA POSES YOU SHOULD TRY
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• It is well document ed how important yoga is in
  peoples lives, whether it is improving
  relationships, losing weight, or even to
  destress, there are plenty of reasons that
  everyone should try to incorporate yoga into
  their lives.

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• Whether you are practicing at home or you enroll
  in one our classes at either of our locations,
  here are some yoga poses whether you are a
  beginner, intermediate or an expert yogi that you
  might want to try.

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• 1 Mountain Pose
• The mountain pose is the base for your standing
  pose and it allows you to imagine how to truly
  connect and feel one with the earth below you. It
  may appear on first glance to just be standing
  still but theres so much more going on.

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• 2 Downward Facing Dog
• Adho Mukha Svanasana, or more widely known as
  Downward Dog, is one of the most widely practiced
  yoga poses on the planet. It stretches and
  strengthens your entire body. It may not look
  very difficult but it requires strength,
  flexibility, and stamina to be performed
  correctly.

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• 3 Tree Pose
• Tree is a standing balance pose that you can use
  to help you to gain focus or clarity. You also
  may place your hands in front of your chest.
  Similar to the video below. Learn to inhale and
  exhale while you are standing and keep the body
  balance on one foot. As with most of these poses,
  it may look easier than it is.

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• 4 Plank
• Planks are one of the best ways to strengthen
  your abdominal muscles. It shows us how to
  balance on your hands while using literally your
  entire body to support you. Make sure you are
  also breathing while doing this pose.

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• 5 Warrior Pose
• At PIES, we are focused on ensuring that you
  have the best Yoga Experience in Northern
  Virginia. We have various beginner yoga and
  senior yoga programs and classes at our studios
  in Alexandria, Virginia, please give us a call at
  703-887-9574 to schedule your class.