YOGA TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

On 21st June, we celebrate the International day of yoga, mainly referred to as “Yoga Day”. Under it, we discuss the benefits of Yoga and its importance. The tips on how it is done are also discussed. It was said about the importance of asana and how it is to be done, its advantages and precautions.

The body is a part of our human nature and must be kept fit in order to remain calm and happy. Yoga is science as well as art. It is a science because it provides practical ways and methods for controlling the body and mind, thereby improving the meditation process. It is an art because, unless it is been practiced intuitively and sensibly, it won’t give superficial results.

Yoga is not a system of belief. It takes into account the influence of our body and mind and thus, helps in body control and boosts body energy. So often, the mind can’t handle the day to day tensions and workloads which in turn lead to variations in attitude and behavior. But yoga is a mean which helps in improving the flow of energy to the brain, which in turn provides a positive attitude. So, let’s start with practicing yoga on this yoga day.

On this yoga day, we want you to start the most important part of your body and health i.e. practicing yoga. If you are a beginner to yoga, read the following tips which will help you to get started.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR BEGINNERS ON THIS YOGA DAY:

1. Begin where you are:

Yoga is a kind of full-body exercise that helps you to control breathing and meditation. So, it’s a great idea to start from where you are. To begin with yoga, just contact your nearby yoga institute and let them know your history about yoga and the day you can start with. Also, share your past injury or health problems (if any).
Ideally, start with a class which is specifically designed for beginners. With this, you will learn fundamental poses, alignments and breathing fundamentals. It always makes sense to pace for the yoga classes rather than rushing throughout.
Begin it today, as yoga day is also coming. So, stay motivated and stay dedicated.

2. Get advice from a yoga expert:

Most of us don’t feel like we can do yoga at home or on their own and go to yoga classes to learn and practice yoga. Others feel like they cannot practice yoga on their own and join yoga classes. So, being a beginner it is always advisable to practice yoga under the guidance of yoga experts. A teacher can guide you on what yoga poses to practice first and how often, based on current health and body structure.

3. Arrive early:

To begin with, we should always arrive 15 minutes before our yoga class starts. This will help you to get comfortable with space, bathrooms and acclimate to the energy of the space. This will also give you time to warm-up your body by doing stretching exercises to boost your energy.

4. Get into comfortable clothes:

Make sure to get down in comfortable clothes in order to avoid any kind of huddle while practicing yoga. The basic kit you will need consists of a stretchy pant or legging and a top. You need to make sure your clothes are comfortable and allow free movements.

5. Take care of a nutritionist diet:

While doing any kind of exercise, eating nutritious food is equally important. Just ask your yoga expert about the full day diet. Make notes for the recommendations given by your teacher and strictly follow it in order to stay healthy and fit.

6. Stay hydrated:

A daily workout in the form of yoga releases various toxics in the form of sweat. So, you need to drink a lot of water to keep your body hydrated. Water is key when you start your physical activities. Make sure you drink approx. 3-4 liters of water per day. Take a bottle of water to your yoga class every day.

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7. Meditate daily:

Meditation and pranayama are two essential practices which complement yoga. This will help in improving mental as well as physical health and make yoga more meaningful practice. Do it on a daily basis and make yoga as an important part of your day.

8. Stay updated about yoga:

Irrespective of what your yoga teacher asks you to practice, read books or online about yoga in order to gain more knowledge and education. Stay updated and stay motivated. This will complement your yoga practices and will result in a good experience. As yoga day is also coming, so read as many articles and keep yourself educated.

9. Focus on breathing practices:

Breathing helps you to reduce stress and helps in boosting your energy and oxidizes your body. So, including breathing practices in yoga will help you to progress faster and gain more of the yoga benefits. Daily practicing yoga will also make your day healthy and less stressed just like your body.

10. Buy a sticky mat:

A sticky mat is a very useful tool while practicing yoga. It acts as a support system during yoga. As beginners, we face a problem of balancing our body while practicing certain poses. So, a sticky mat helps you to perform poses well and avoid any kind of strain or cramps in your body.

11. Keep coming back:

If something is not working well, retry that and come back to the things you have done wisely in order to stay motivated. Don’t listen to anyone but yourself. It is important that the very beginning is a challenge. Yoga is a very fruitful and worthwhile practice which always worth your time and effort. So, keep coming back and make yoga day as your personal motivation towards your health.

Hope you would love these tips to practice yoga and will make your every day as Yoga Day.