A board-certified ob/gyn, Thomas Tri Quach, MD, serves as the medical director of a private practice in Westminster, CA. He has held this position since 1999 and is known for his high-quality obstetrics and women’s health care. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas Tri Quach of Westminster, CA, enjoys yoga.
When first starting yoga, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of poses available. Fortunately, there’s no need to learn every pose right away. Below are a few simple poses that are perfect for beginners:
- Adho mukha svanasana. Better known as downward-facing dog, this is a standing pose that is practiced in most yoga classes. To do it, place your knees under your hips and wrists under the shoulders. From there, lift your body higher until your feet and hands are flat on the ground. As you stretch to this position, move your hands and feet away from your core at an angle to ensure you stay balanced. Breathe five to 10 times while holding this position.
- Tadasana. Tadasana, or mountain pose, is perhaps one of the easiest yoga poses to complete. For this pose, start by standing with your feet together and press down through your toes so they are spread open. At the same time, draw your abdominals in and up, thus lifting your chest, and position your hands so your palms are facing towards the body. Breathe deeply once in this pose five to eight times before releasing it.
- Virabhadrasana II. An external hip opener, this yoga pose is also known as the warrior II pose. To get into this pose, step forward with your left foot to create a staggered stance. This step should leave your feet roughly mat-length apart. You should subsequently stretch out your arms so they are parallel to the ground and bend your left knee to a 90-degree angle. Stay in this position for eight to 10 breaths before straightening your leg and returning to a resting position.
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