Yoga Poses for Beginners

Bridge Pose
Stretches chest and thighs; extends spine

Lie on floor with knees bent and directly over heels.
Place arms at sides, palms down. Exhale, then press feet into floor as you lift hips.
Clasp hands under lower back and press arms down, lifting hips until thighs are parallel to floor, bringing chest toward chin. Hold for 1 minute.