{"id":2703,"date":"2026-03-31T22:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsea.qldscouts.com\/?page_id=2703"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:54:43","slug":"zen-zone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brownsea.qldscouts.com\/?page_id=2703","title":{"rendered":"Zen Zone Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)<\/span><\/h2>
\"Downward<\/div><\/div>

Verywell \/ Ben Goldstein<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pose type: Standing<\/strong><\/p>

Just because you’ve heard of Downward Facing Dog doesn’t mean it’s easy.<\/p>

Beginners often lean too far forward in this posture, making it more like a\u00a0plank<\/a>. Instead, keep your weight mostly in your legs and reach your hips high with your heels stretching toward the floor (they do not need to touch the floor).<\/p>

Soften your knees to facilitate the move if you have tight\u00a0hamstrings<\/a>. Keep feet parallel.<\/p>

Master the Downward Facing Dog<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mountain Pose (Tadasana)<\/span><\/h2>
\"Mountain<\/div><\/div>

Verywell \/ Ben Goldstein<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pose type: Standing<\/strong><\/p>

Mountain pose may not be as famous as Downward Facing Dog, but it is equally important.<\/p>

For good alignment in Mountain pose, imagine drawing a straight line from the crown of your head to your heels, with shoulders and pelvis stacked. Every person’s body is different, so focus on rooting down with your feet and lengthening your spine.<\/p>

Your\u00a0teacher<\/a>\u00a0can talk you through this yoga pose in\u00a0class<\/a>, reminding you to slide your shoulders down your back and keep weight on your heels.<\/p>

How to Do Mountain Pose<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)<\/span><\/h2>
\"Warrior<\/div><\/div>

Verywell \/ Ben Goldstein<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pose type: Standing<\/strong><\/p>

The critical thing to remember in Warrior I is that the hips face forward. Think of your hip points as headlights; they should be roughly parallel to the front of your mat. This yoga pose may require you to take a wider stance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)<\/span><\/h2>