Yoga: sport for body and mind

Namasté! We warmly welcome you to a yoga session. This sport, which has been proven to have a positive effect on mental and physical health, is becoming increasingly popular with young and old alike. And rightly so, as regular yoga practice leads to greater vitality and improved inner peace. Yoga can work wonders, especially in stressful everyday life, as it brings body and mind back into harmony and is therefore immensely relaxing. If you want to enjoy a great view in addition to relaxation, you're in the right place with alpine yoga on the
Mutterer Alm just right. On the Platform at the reservoir yoga beginners and slightly advanced yogis can attend yoga sessions from 09:20 - 10:20 every first and third Saturday in August and September. Yoga fun and a wonderful panoramic view are guaranteed in any case.

However, yoga is also fun to do at home and can help you get your day off to a good start. We show you which exercises you can easily do at home or outdoors without spending a lot of time.

To the exercises
We present six yoga exercises that are particularly suitable for yoga beginners and bring both exercise and relaxation into your everyday life. The exercises only take a few minutes, but the relaxing effect is guaranteed.

Exercise 1: Cat-cow
This simple introductory exercise is ideal for beginners and has an immense effect, as the gentle movements mobilise the spine. Start by standing on four feet and round your back like a cat's hump. Then come into a guided hollow back, taking care not to overstretch your neck. Repeat the exercise a few times.

Exercise 2: Bridge
For the next exercise, start lying on your back. Place your feet hip-width apart, pull your shoulder blades together and straighten your pelvis. Hold this position for at least one minute.

Exercise 3: Forward bend
Start this exercise standing up and keep your feet close together. Take a deep breath, raise your hands above your head and stretch forwards as you exhale until your fingertips touch the floor.

Exercise 4: Chair
For the next exercise, start standing again. Then slowly squat down, gently press your knees together and slowly stretch your arms forwards. Hold the position for about one minute.

Exercise 5: Child's pose
The next exercise provides deep relaxation on the one hand and relieves tension in the back on the other. Start by sitting on your heels and then rest your upper body on your thighs. Place your forehead on the mat in front of your knees and rest your arms next to your body. Allow your shoulders and buttocks to sink lower and remain in this position for a few breaths.

Exercise 6: Tree
For the last exercise, start in a hip-width stance. Then shift your weight onto one leg and lift the other upwards on the inside of your standing leg. Slowly bring your hands together, first in front of your chest and then over your head. Take a deep breath and relax.

As you can see, you can do something good for your body and mind with just a few exercises and a small amount of time. We hope you enjoy and relax while trying out the six yoga exercises suitable for beginners - they will do you good. We promise.