With beginner modifications
do you need to be flexible to do yoga?
No, you don't have to be flexible to do yoga but you will become flexible with practice.
Let me take you along as I share some of the yoga poses included in my full-length bird of paradise flow. These poses together will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance.
1
Turn your toes forward, feet parallel, and fold yourself in. Interlace your hands behind your back and take a few deep breaths. Feel your shoulder blades draw back together.
2
Place your legs hip distance apart and step forward with the right foot. Imagine pulling your feet together to keep your hips facing straight forward and fold over your upper body on your right leg.
3
In my yoga flow, you will get in the half splits from the low lunge. You will straighten your left leg to get into the half splits.
4
Your back foot is at a 45-degree angle, and your front foot is aligned to the middle of your back foot. You are tucking your back hip under
5
From triangle pose, walk your left fingertips forward as you shift your weight on your left foot to lift your right leg.
It is a gentle flow, perfect for warming up your body as you increase your overall flexibility, strength, and balance.
Sylvie, certified Health coach and 500 HR CYI
I am a 45-year old yogi who started yoga 2 years ago. I received my 500-HR Yoga Instructor certification just a few months ago. I can learn and so can you.