Yoga postures for beginners are numerous and can be carried easily. Again, it is always best to consult an expert when you starter to yoga. The benefits of yoga are numerous - in terms of physical, mental and emotional. However, keep in mind that you will enjoy these benefits if you practice correctly. Below is a list of yoga poses for beginners. They are all very easy and can be done by all, with a little practice.
A. Standing
1. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
2. Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
3. Padahastasana (Big Toe Pose)
4. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
5. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
6. Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
7. Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
8. Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
9. Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
10. Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III Pose)
11. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
B. Seated & Twist Poses
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
2. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja's Twist)
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Janu Sirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)
Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)
Marichyasana III (Marichi's Pose)
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Simhasana (Lion Pose)
Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)
Virasana (Hero Pose)
C. Forward Bends
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)
Balasana (Child's Pose)
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
D. Backbends
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Bitilasana (Cow Pose)
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Sethu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
E. Inversions
Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Handstand)
Halasana (Plow Pose)
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)
Salamba Sirshasana (Supported Headstand)
F. Core
Bakasana (Crane Pose)
Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )
Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)
Phalankasana (Plank Pose)
G. Restorative
Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)
Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)
Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
H. Balancing
Bakasana (Crane Pose)
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
This is the list of easy Yoga postures for beginners. But, to repeat, do seek expert guidance before starting the practices. Yoga being the holistic science and art of living it is, lays utmost stress and emphasis on correctness, particularly when it comes to structural alignment. If you do the poses properly and synchronized with your breathing, you are bound to benefit enormously, if not, you could even harm yourself. So please, be careful when starting. If you have even the slightest physical or mental indisposition, do consult a doctor before starting.
A. Standing
1. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
2. Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
3. Padahastasana (Big Toe Pose)
4. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
5. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
6. Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
7. Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
8. Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
9. Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
10. Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III Pose)
11. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
B. Seated & Twist Poses
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
2. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja's Twist)
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Janu Sirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)
Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)
Marichyasana III (Marichi's Pose)
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Simhasana (Lion Pose)
Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)
Virasana (Hero Pose)
C. Forward Bends
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)
Balasana (Child's Pose)
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
D. Backbends
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Bitilasana (Cow Pose)
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Sethu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
E. Inversions
Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Handstand)
Halasana (Plow Pose)
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)
Salamba Sirshasana (Supported Headstand)
F. Core
Bakasana (Crane Pose)
Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )
Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)
Phalankasana (Plank Pose)
G. Restorative
Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)
Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)
Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
H. Balancing
Bakasana (Crane Pose)
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
This is the list of easy Yoga postures for beginners. But, to repeat, do seek expert guidance before starting the practices. Yoga being the holistic science and art of living it is, lays utmost stress and emphasis on correctness, particularly when it comes to structural alignment. If you do the poses properly and synchronized with your breathing, you are bound to benefit enormously, if not, you could even harm yourself. So please, be careful when starting. If you have even the slightest physical or mental indisposition, do consult a doctor before starting.