A Typical Yoga Session 

Sequence of Poses in A Yoga Session

There is a rhythm in the practice of yoga that offers amazing benefits when used correctly. Performing the asanas (yoga poses) in the optimum order is essential to finding this rhythm. With it, your body will naturally flow from one stage to the next, without interruptions or abrupt leaps.

Begin with The Corpse

The beginning pose the Corpse Pose, will be repeated later between other asanas, and as a final relaxation pose. The standard yoga pose -- the Easy Pose -- is perfect as an interim energy booster. It is also a good position for meditation, but be sure to mind the position of your back, which should not be arched.

Warm-Up Exercises

Continuing with the warm-up exercises, try to relax your neck muscles. This is important because the neck is the upper point of the central energy channel of the body, which is the spine.

Shoulder Lifts are the natural follow-up exercise. You may try some eye exercises at this time to improve overall eyesight and prevent tiredness. To further prepare for the more difficult asanas to come, you can practice the Sun Salutation Pose, which will stretch all the muscles in the body.

Endurance and Flexibility

Leg Raises will tone your leg muscles, giving you more endurance and flexibility, while the Head Stand Pose is good for resting specific organs in your body, such as the heart. Another variation of this pose is the Shoulder Stand, which is also beneficial to the spine and lower back muscles.

The Bridge and the Plough Poses increase your back flexibility. Although they might look difficult, both poses are accessible if you perform the movements gently. Dont get discouraged if you do not achieve the perfect stance on the first few attempts. It takes time to develop the strength and flexibility to execute them correctly.

Stimulate the Nervous System

By holding the Forward Bend Pose, you can stimulate the nervous system. The Fish Pose is rather acrobatic, but it tones the chest muscles and the lungs. Women may try the Cobra Pose instead, if they are having menstrual problems. The Cobra Pose stimulates the pelvic and lower abdomen area, improving circulation and massaging the internal organs.

Poses for The Spine

Continue with the Locust Pose to strengthen the lower back and the abdominal muscles. The Locust Pose is known to help prevent constipation. The Bow is another pose that helps your back area to remain flexible and strong at the same time. Abdominal fat may also be reduced while in this pose, especially when a proper diet is adopted. Continuing the exercises for your spine, next try the Half Spinal Twist Pose.

Poses for Strength and Flexibility

The Crow Pose can be used to improve the strength of joints and arms. This pose also has positive effects on your breathing, because it forces the chest area to expand over time, increasing your breathing capacity. Follow this with the Hands-to-Feet Pose and the Triangle, two challenging asanas that require you to test your body's full strength and flexibility.

The final Corpse Pose allows your body to rest and replenish the energy that has been expended during the practice.

Conclusion

This is just 1 suggested set of yoga exercises. There are said to be nearly a quarter million yoga poses, so you can see that the possibile combinations are limitless.

Experiment, learn, and, above all, have fun. Yoga is a life-time plan.