Hello friends, today we will talk about Top 9 points to be followed before learning yoga.
Once you have decided to practice yoga for better living and spiritual health, you need to take care of the following points to prevent injuries to your physical self: Physical condition of the individual: usually, it is recommended that people with normal health do yoga practice. But suppose you are suffering from some physical problems and are using yoga to cure them. In that case, you need to follow certain precautions since performing yoga practices without proper precautions may lead to harmful effects on the body. This is because the internal organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc., are involved and may get harmed if you do not practice yoga properly. Hence it is recommended that you follow the yoga techniques under expert guidance.
1. Right advice:
you need to get the proper instructor to teach you the yoga techniques. Usually, people who choose the profession of a yoga teacher do not understand the scientific basis behind the yoga practice and impose their opinions and likes and dislikes on the students. They bring an element of mystery, charge exorbitant fees and introduce rites and rituals which are not a part of yoga.
2. Age and sex:
Yoga can be practiced by anybody irrespective of age and sex. However, it is essential to note that specific yoga techniques should not be followed under certain circumstances. Women, who are pregnant or menstruating, should avoid poses that lay great stress on the abdomen. Children below eight years should not practice any yogic technique, but yogic breathing should be introduced only after twelve years. Very young and old should avoid poses with intense twists. Avoid strenuous practice after a certain age, but you can practice pranayama, dhyana, and simple postures.
3. Place and surroundings:
The place for yoga should be well protected from animals, rodents, and insects. If you choose the indoor room, keep it well lit, and it should be airy. If you choose the outdoors, the surroundings should be quiet. But avoid the outdoors if it is cold, rainy, or boiling. The ground chosen should be plain and flat.
4. Time:
Morning is the ideal time for practice since it incorporates regularity, but evening time can also be chosen since the body is already warmed up. Your stomach should not be complete. Then if you have had a meal, you can perform yoga after five hours.
5. Diet:
Take a simple and nutritious diet. Do not overeat. Keep chilies and spices to the minimum. It is not essential to be vegetarians but do not eat more than your body's requirements.
6. Interval:
It is advisable to be regular, but if you need to skip a day or two for a reason like a lot of work in the office or sickness or any other reason, it is okay. But once the defense is over, go back to your original routine. Avoid taking long and frequent gaps.
7. Clothing:
Choose light and loose-fitting clothes. If you live in a hot climate, you can opt for a sleeveless shirt or a vest. However, in a temperate climate, your clothing should offer protection against the cold weather, but at the same time, it should not hinder your movements.
8. The seat:
Always perform the yoga practice on a mat or a carpet but never on a bare floor.
9. The order of different techniques:
When combining different techniques like Surya Namaskar, weight training, etc., with yoga, keep a rest period of fifteen minutes between the two. Within the yoga practice, start with postural techniques, breathing techniques, and mental concentration techniques in the mentioned order.
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