12 Basic Yoga Poses for Beginners & How to Do Them

By A Mystery Man Writer

From newbie to yogi, we'll take you through the 12 basic yoga poses.
Am I wearing the right clothes? Why are these blocks made of foam? What language is she speaking? Do I really have to say, Om? Those were a few of the thoughts that crossed my mind when I stepped barefoot into a yoga class for the very first time. Between the poses, props and pranayama, I was more than a little perplexed by this practice they called an asana. Over 10 years, too many classes and one instructor certification later, I feel pretty confident in saying that almost all yogis, both young and old, have shared these same sentiments. Trying