{"id":50491,"date":"2023-04-03T12:39:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=50491"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"seated-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner Friendly Seated Yoga Poses To Try Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#What_Is_Seated_Yoga\" >What Is Seated Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Seated_Poses_In_Yoga\" >What Are The Benefits Of Seated Poses In Yoga?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Improved_Flexibility\" >Improved Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Improves_Functional_Fitness\" >Improves Functional Fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Improves_Balance\" >Improves Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Beginner_Friendly\" >Beginner Friendly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Simple_Seated_Yoga_Poses_For_Beginners\" >Simple Seated Yoga Poses For Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Easy_Seated_Yoga_Poses_For_Beginners\" >Easy Seated Yoga Poses For Beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Easy_Pose\" >Easy Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Easy_Pose_Neck_Stretch\" >Easy Pose Neck Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Staff_Pose\" >Staff Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Paschimottanasana_aka_Seated_Forward_FoldBend\" >Paschimottanasana aka Seated Forward Fold\/Bend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Upavistha_Konasana_aka_Seated_Wide_Legged_Straddle\" >Upavistha Konasana aka Seated Wide Legged Straddle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Half_Lotus_Pose\" >Half Lotus Pose<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#Is_There_A_Specific_Seated_Yoga_Poses_Sequence\" >Is There A Specific Seated Yoga Poses Sequence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#What_Is_The_Seated_Pose_In_Yoga\" >What Is The Seated Pose In Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-poses\/#What_Are_Some_Advanced_Seated_Yoga_Poses\" >What Are Some Advanced Seated Yoga Poses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to yoga, this practice can be very intimidating, especially if you regularly see people do complicated poses on your social media feeds. However, these fancy poses aren\u2019t all that there is to this practice. As a beginner, seated yoga poses are a great way to start. Not only are they easy to do, but they are also safer &#8211; and you don&#8217;t have to worry about face planting and embarrassing yourself. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are curious about how to do yoga while seated, then you are in the right place. In this article, we shall be introducing you to some easy seated yoga poses, informing you about the benefits of seated poses in yoga, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Seated_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Is Seated Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as sitting yoga, this is an umbrella term that covers a large number of yoga asanas that start with an individual sitting down. These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-bloating\/\">asanas<\/a> can be done while simply seated straight, with your legs crossed, folded forward, while twisting your torso around, etc. the variations are endless.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Seated_Poses_In_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of Seated Poses In Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons why you should consider adding sitting yoga to your weekly routine<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>Improved Flexibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility is the ability of a joint or multiple joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion. Because basic yoga poses are essentially a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-with-dogs\/\">stretching<\/a>, our bodies become more limber and flexible over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 10 week study done on male college athletes, researchers found that doing bi-weekly yoga sessions helped the study participants become more flexible. The athletes were able to do exercises like lunges and leg extensions better as their knees had better range of motion. Researchers also noticed significant improvements in the flexibility\/ranges of movement in the athletes hip, ankle and shoulder joints (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An earlier study published in 2014, 9 healthy women were asked to take yoga twice a week for 5 months with the aim of increasing joint mobility as well as stretching shortened skeletal muscles. After the 5 months, results showed that the women had increased mobility in their shoulder, hip, and ankle joints. There was also significant improvement in their spine flexion and rotation as well as significant improvement in the flexibility in their chest muscles (the pectoralis major), quad <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/advanced-yoga-poses\/\">muscles<\/a> (the rectus femoris), as well as the knees themselves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/264629004_The_Impact_of_Hatha_Yoga_Practice_on_Flexibility_A_Pilot_Study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-pose-lying-on-back\/\"><i>Unwind With These Relaxing Yoga Poses While Lying On Your Back<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47358 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207806.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Functional_Fitness\"><\/span><b>Improves Functional Fitness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional fitness relates to exercises that prepare your body for real life daily activities like reaching up for stuff in cupboards, bending over, twisting, pulling, pushing, etc. Functional fitness training helps your muscles and joints work together seamlessly and has been shown to help relieve muscle and joint pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28826168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journals of Gerontology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2016 revealed that not only is doing yoga just as good and effective for your functional fitness as doing any kind of stretching-strengthening exercises, but it is also more accessible to the public as well as older adults, since it requires minimal equipment and is adaptable to anyone including the elderly and those with disabilities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/biomedgerontology\/article\/71\/3\/406\/2605263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Balance\"><\/span><b>Improves Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important for older adults who fall often and thus have a higher risk of fractures. A study review of six studies involving over 300 participants showed that doing yoga-based exercises helped improve balance in older adults &#8211; 60 years and above (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26707903\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Remember that better balance in older adults also increases their independence which gives them a sense of purpose as well as higher levels of happiness and satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that better balance isn\u2019t just good for older adults. Younger people, especially those who like being active can also benefit from it. Better balance can help reduce the risk of injury to your joints during exercise and improves neuromuscular coordination &#8211; connection and communication between the brain and the muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/bmri\/2015\/842804\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fphys.2018.01075\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_Friendly\"><\/span><b>Beginner Friendly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the standing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-hammock\/\">poses<\/a> that we often see or think about when yoga is talked about, seated poses in yoga are very beginner friendly and easy to do. Because you are closer to the ground, you have more stability in your poses which reduces the risk of falling and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207810.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Seated_Yoga_Poses_For_Beginners\"><\/span><b>Simple Seated Yoga Poses For Beginners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into these seated <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-massage-balls\/\">yoga poses<\/a>, here are somethings to note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on a yoga or gym mat instead of directly on the ground. This provides better comfort and stability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still feel uncomfortable on the mat, place a folded blanket, bolster, or block under your bum for extra comfort and better spine alignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some seated yoga poses require you to bend forward and stretch. If you find it hard to do this, and you are not seated on anything raised (i.e. folded blanket, bolster, or foam yoga block), try sitting on something. Elevating your hips will help you get into these poses more easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While yoga is generally a no-equipment exercise, beginners often need extra help to stretch properly. Investing in a yoga strap can help with stretching, flexibility and reducing tension in the muscles\/joints. If you don\u2019t want to spend some extra coin to get the strap, improvise by using either a necktie, scarf, a robe tie, or a towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Seated_Yoga_Poses_For_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>Easy Seated Yoga Poses For Beginners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are six easy seated <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-mat\/\">yoga poses<\/a> that you can try right now:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Pose\"><\/span><b>Easy Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose is said to help stretch your spine.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit cross-legged on your mat on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straighten your spine and gaze forward. Pick a point on the wall\/in the distance and stare at it. Brace your core muscles and use them to keep your spine straight and tall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your hands on your lap or on top of your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this feels uncomfortable, raise your hips by sitting on a towel or blanket. You can also place blankets or towels under your knees for extra support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47349 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207807.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Pose_Neck_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Easy Pose Neck Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, this pose helps stretch your neck and well as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-wheel-benefits\/\">your spine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into easy pose as described above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here you can stretch your neck in different ways.<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently tilt your head to the right and start rolling it back. Keep rolling your head to the left and then down. Bring your head up to the starting position and repeat in the opposite direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your hands behind your neck and gently pull your head forward to give your neck a nice stretch. Come back to start, and allow your head to drop back, cradling your head in your hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhale, gently drop your right ear toward your right shoulder. Hold this position then on an inhale bring your head back to the center. Hold here then on another exhale drop your left ear toward your left shoulder. Hold this position then on an inhale bring your head back to the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staff_Pose\"><\/span><b>Staff Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Described as the seated equivalent of mountain <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/positions-to-release-gas\/\">pose<\/a>, improves posture and also stretches your hamstrings and calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the easy pose, stretch your legs out in front of you. Remember not to round your spine. Keep it straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you are seated firmly on the ground. Engage your thigh muscles and flex both feet. Be sure to keep your heels on the ground &#8211; lift your knees slightly off the ground if need be to ensure that the heels are on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace your core by pulling your navel to your spine and relax your shoulders by dropping them from your ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your arms straight and palms flat on the floor on either side of your hips to support your spine. Arm lengths are usually not the same length so shuffle around to ensure that both palms touch the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale deeply to lengthen your spine. Hold this breath for a while before exhaling and dropping down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47361 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207635.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paschimottanasana_aka_Seated_Forward_FoldBend\"><\/span><b>Paschimottanasana aka Seated Forward Fold\/Bend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose helps <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-an-asana-in-yoga\/\">stretch<\/a> both your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and spine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to do yoga seated forward fold pose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you come down from staff pose, lift your hands towards the sky\/ceiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an inhale, draw your spine long. Exhale and bend forward folding over your legs. Ensure that on each inhale, you are lengthening your spine and on each exhale deepen into your bend. Doing this allows you to come down as far as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fold until your belly touches your thighs and your hands reach your feet without rounding the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot reach your feet, try to reach your shins or ankles &#8211; again with your back stretched and not rounded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for a couple of breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-upper-back\/\"><i>10 Different Yoga Poses to Relieve Upper Back Pain<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upavistha_Konasana_aka_Seated_Wide_Legged_Straddle\"><\/span><b>Upavistha Konasana aka Seated Wide Legged Straddle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seated wide legged straddle helps stretch the spine, hamstrings, calves and inner thighs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While seated upright with your legs stretched out in front of you, spread your legs to create a V shape. Spread them until you feel a stretch in your inner thighs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your arms and on an exhale bend forward bringing your torso toward the floor while keeping your spine straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lengthen your spine on your inhalations and deepen the posture on your exhalations. Remember to keep your feet flexed and toes active.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have come into your fullest anterior rotation of your pelvis, stop, release your arms to the floor, and take several deep breaths. If you want to round your spine, this is the time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an inhalation of breath, return to an upright seat. You may deepen your experience of the pose by repeating the posture three times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Half_Lotus_Pose\"><\/span><b>Half Lotus Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all other poses listed here, the half lotus pose helps stretch the spine and improve your posture. It also stretches the muscles around the hips, pelvis, legs, and ankles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your right thigh and slide your left foot under your right thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your hands, place your right foot as close to your hip as possible on top of your left thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your back straight and look forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your hands on top of your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47305 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751-1024x576.png\" alt=\"seated yoga poses\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207751.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_A_Specific_Seated_Yoga_Poses_Sequence\"><\/span><b>Is There A Specific Seated Yoga Poses Sequence?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. Yoga sequences refer to the order in which yoga poses should be done. Sequencing is said to help a class flow seamlessly. Some practitioners believe that doing this also helps safety and helps people meditate better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a teacher leading a class will set his\/her own sequence, but in other cases, some types of yoga like Bikram and Ashtanga have set sequences that do not change. If you are doing any of the above poses at home, you do not need to follow a specific sequence. Just do what feels easy and natural for you. Just aim to start with easier poses and work your way to more complicated ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Seated_Pose_In_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Is The Seated Pose In Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no one specific seated yoga pose. As described above, seated yoga is basically an umbrella term for any yoga pose that starts in a seated position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Advanced_Seated_Yoga_Poses\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Advanced Seated Yoga Poses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While seated yoga poses are mostly for beginners, not every asana can be done by a beginner. Poses like the Parivrtta surya yantrasana (aka compass pose), and the Gomukhasana (aka cow-face pose) should be left for intermediate and advanced yoga practitioners. They require more twisting and stretching than your body is used to. Attempting them too soon will very likely lead to injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=929&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Beginner_Friendly_Seated_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are new to yoga, this practice can be very intimidating, especially if you regularly see people do complicated poses on your social media feeds. However, these fancy poses aren\u2019t all that there is to this practice. As a beginner, seated yoga poses are a great way to start. 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Not only are they easy to do, but they are also safer - and you don't have to worry about face planting and embarrassing yourself. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are curious about how to do yoga while seated, then you are in the right place. In this article, we shall be introducing you to some easy seated yoga poses, informing you about the benefits of seated poses in yoga, and much more.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is Seated Yoga?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as sitting yoga, this is an umbrella term that covers a large number of yoga asanas that start with an individual sitting down. These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-bloating\/\">asanas<\/a> can be done while simply seated straight, with your legs crossed, folded forward, while twisting your torso around, etc. the variations are endless.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Are The Benefits Of Seated Poses In Yoga?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons why you should consider adding sitting yoga to your weekly routine<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<h3><b>Improved Flexibility<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility is the ability of a joint or multiple joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion. 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