Don't think Yoga is for you? Have you tried Gentle Yoga?

Gentle yoga is a type of yoga that is less demanding than other forms of yoga. This type of yoga is ideal for pregnant women, people recovering from an injury, senior citizens or those looking for a relaxed workout that is less strenuous than other types of yoga. Gentle yoga is also perfect for those who are fit but looking for more flexibility. This type of yoga means that some positions will not go as deep into specific postures and take more time in between poses in order to allow the body to fully recover before going into the next pose. What It Does? Gentle yoga is used for relaxation and stress relief. Stretching is one of the best natural stress remedies. When seeking relief from depression, insomnia or just unwinding from a stressful day, soothing yoga routines can help improve your general of wellness. The exercises allow you to reach a deep state of calmness and inner peace. Most gentle yoga exercises are safe for people of all ages, including children. There are gentle yoga exercises for beginners and advanced participants. Each exercise will gently stretch major muscles in your body, which induces the relaxation. Guidelines Always wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely when doing gentle yoga. It is best to do the yoga barefoot with no shoes or socks. Do not eat at least two to three hours before doing the yoga, as it is best to perform the exercises on an empty stomach. Before starting gentle yoga, combine deep breathing with a couple of warm-up movements to warm-up your body. It is always best to do the postures and exercises slowly, instead of fast. Always remember your neck is a part of your spine, keep it in line with the rest of your spine to avoid compressing discs or the cervical vertebrae. Never twist your knees or tense your shoulders when doing any type of yoga. Always keep the back of your neck extended and your shoulder blades released down your back. Exercises Use an exercise mat to do a few gentle yoga exercises including cat stretch, pelvic tilts, back stretch and corpse pose. For the cat stretch, get on the mat on all four with your knees under your hips and hand under your shoulders. Exhale and tuck your chin toward your belly while rounding your back toward the ceiling. Inhale while looking forward and make your back straight. For pelvic tilts, lie on your back with your palms face down and arms by your side. Inhale while arching your back slightly, then exhale while putting your back on the ground again. Lie on your side with your knees bent. Make your ankles, knees and hips stacked, and stretch your arms straight out to the sides. Stretch your arms out as far as you can until you feel it gently stretching your back. Do this slowly and gently. For the corpse pose, you must lie down on the mat with your legs and arms out from your body. Starting with your feet, relax each part of your body for at least five seconds while taking deep breaths. Do this exercise for at least five minutes.