Beginners Yoga Positions

Leg Raises For Core Strength

Benefits...

  • beginners yoga positions start with toning and strengthening the abs, hips, and legs

  • helps in eliminating low back pain, and constipation

  • increases lymphatic flow in the legs and abs

  • great exercise to include in a weight loss program

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beginners yoga positions leg raises
  1. Start by laying on the floor, face up

  2. your legs are straight and your arms are flat on the floor slightly away from the body for stabilization.

  3. When ready, inhale, slowly raising your straight legs up toward the sky

  4. hold and breathe for the desired length of time.




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  5. Then, slowly bring your legs down toward the floor, but only half way

  6. hold and breathe

  7. release the legs back down to the floor and relax.

  8. Repeat these exercises several times to tone and strengthen the whole abdomen.



Related Poses

Click on the charts and diagrams for more yoga positions for beginners...


beginning yoga positions hips

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