Asana: One of the eight limbs of yoga that most people are familiar with. It is the physical practice, the mindful movement of the body.

These warm-up poses allows you to settle into the practice. They allow you to connect with your breath and can either serve as a stand alone pose or can be used to help prepare you to move on through a yoga sequence.

Yoga Resources for Beginners

If you are new to yoga, before you begin, you may want to check out what props will help you to get the most out of your practice. Props can be used with children as well as with adults. Check out this video for more information. The following videos break down the warm-up asanas as seen in the photo slides above.

• Easy Pose