Prone Yoga Poses
Prone yoga poses provide the ability to practice while receiving support. This of course doesn’t mean that all belly-down yoga postures are easy. Many prone postures require strength and flexibility. The benefit, however, is that you can target the area of the body you are engaging.
Whether needing yoga for core strength or practicing for improved flexibility, prone yoga poses are a great place to begin and end your practice. As you practice, always incorporate your breath, noticing how it changes when you approach your edge (or when your mind begins to drift).
You’ll find that many yoga postures done on the floor can be very helpful for calming the mind and relieving stress. Additionally, there are several poses in this group that are wonderful antidotes for anxiety, fatigue, and headaches. So, whether you’re looking for a great stretch or improved digestion, there’s a prone pose just for you.
What are the best floor yoga poses for a beginner?
Because these postures use the floor they are accessible to most students, making them a great place to start (and end) your yoga practice. One of the best known floor yoga poses is happy baby pose (ananda balasana). This posture is used regularly in yoga classes and sequences, especially at the beginning and end of class to help warm up and stretch the hips. Practicing this pose can help you feel more comfortable when you’re sitting and standing.