Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses You’ll See at CYO
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Simple shapes. Deep impact. Start your yoga journey with confidence.
Starting yoga can feel intimidating — especially if you’re picturing handstands, pretzel twists, and Sanskrit names you can’t pronounce. But at CYO Studio, we believe in making yoga approachable, empowering, and accessible from day one. You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need fancy gear. You just need to show up.
Here are some of the beginner-friendly poses you’ll experience in our classes — and why they matter.
🧍♀️ 1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
It looks like standing — but it’s standing with intention. Feet grounded, core engaged, shoulders soft. Mountain Pose helps you find alignment, balance, and presence. It’s the foundation of nearly every standing pose in yoga.
Why it matters: Builds body awareness and posture from the ground up.
🌳 2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Standing on one foot, with the other resting on your ankle or thigh (never your knee), Tree Pose challenges your balance and focus. It’s okay to wobble — that’s where the magic happens.
Why it matters: Strengthens ankles, legs, and core while sharpening concentration.
🧎♀️ 3. Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana/Bitilasana)
This gentle spine sequence moves you between arching and rounding your back while on all fours. It warms up the spine and connects movement to breath.
Why it matters: Increases spinal flexibility, relieves tension, and centers the breath.
🤸 4. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
An iconic pose that stretches the hamstrings, calves, and shoulders. Instructors offer tons of modifications, so don’t worry if your heels don’t touch the floor.
Why it matters: Builds upper-body strength, opens the back body, and encourages full-body engagement.
🪑 5. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Like sitting in an invisible chair, this pose fires up your thighs, glutes, and core. It’s a burner, but it teaches you to hold intensity with breath and focus.
Why it matters: Builds endurance, strengthens major muscle groups, and improves stability.
🧘 6. Child’s Pose (Balasana)
The ultimate resting posture. Knees wide, forehead to the mat, arms extended or tucked back. Use it anytime you need a moment to reset — no explanation needed.
Why it matters: Gently stretches the hips and back while calming the nervous system.
🛏️ 7. Savasana (Corpse Pose)
You’ll end most classes lying on your back, still and supported. It may feel simple, but Savasana is one of the most powerful poses — allowing your mind and body to fully absorb the benefits of your practice.
Why it matters: Promotes deep relaxation and integration after physical movement.
🌿 Start with the Basics — Grow from There
Every yoga journey starts with the first breath, the first pose, and the first moment you realize… you’re exactly where you need to be. At CYO, we keep it beginner-friendly, alignment-focused, and vibe-filled — so you can grow with confidence and calm.
🙏 Come Flow With Us
Whether it’s your first class or your fiftieth, our yoga instructors are here to guide, support, and celebrate you. Book your mat — and begin.
✅ Key Takeaways
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Mountain Pose builds posture, alignment, and grounding — the foundation of your flow.
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Tree Pose improves balance, core strength, and focus (wobbles included).
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Cat-Cow warms the spine, connects breath to movement, and relieves tension.
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Downward Dog stretches your back body and builds shoulder and arm strength.
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Chair Pose activates major muscle groups and teaches breath during intensity.
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Child’s Pose is a resting shape — always available when you need to pause.
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Savasana helps your mind and body fully relax and integrate after practice.
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No flexibility or experience is required — every pose has modifications.
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Breath and presence are more important than perfect form.
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CYO’s yoga classes are beginner-friendly, inclusive, and designed to meet you where you are.