The path of yoga is long, just starting to practice yoga, it’s either urgent or slow. Today, I have listed 10 suggestions for beginners in yoga, hoping to be helpful for everyone’s yoga practice!.
At the beginning of learning a musical instrument, driving, and even making cakes, we all easily accept ourselves as beginners, but when practicing yoga, we become a bit impatient..
If you feel that your hips are still tight after practicing a few classes, or if you have been practicing for a month in a membership class and still feel that some postures are not understood, remember to give yourself some time..
There are many fast-paced yoga classes that require strength, which can provide a great experience of energy enhancement. However, if one is not familiar with poses or transitions between poses, it is easy to get injured..
In the first few weeks, you need to be patient and choose a slower pace to better align your body..
Actually, at the beginning of practice, many people forget to breathe and tend to hold their breath. If you find yourself having difficulty breathing in difficult postures, remind yourself to breathe..
When our breathing is even and relaxed, it sends a message to the body and brain that “everything is fine”, which reduces stress and makes us feel more stable. If you forget to breathe, the yoga teacher will also remind you..
4. Find a suitable yoga mat.
A good yoga mat is very important. For example, anti slip ones won’t let your hands and feet slide, and the thickness should be moderate. 4-5cm is more suitable. A good yoga mat can make you more confident and focused on the yoga practice itself..
When we let go of our expectations, such as expecting something to be gained, we can perform difficult poses such as inverted posture. When we only focus on the results, we will judge ourselves and forget to feel the beauty of practice itself. Don’t think about how well you want to do the pose, focus on your current feelings..
6. Don’t think about taking photos to look good, focus on yourself.
Nowadays, with so many beautiful yoga photos on social media, many people can’t help but want to take photos and create difficult poses. But in fact, everyone’s body is different, and everyone’s reasons for practicing yoga may also be different..
There is no standard for practicing yoga, it’s not just about practicing with strength in postures. Forget about the beautiful yoga pictures, yoga practice is about the inner self..
7. Remember, during practice, your body reflects your life.
Yoga is helping to find the connection between physical and mental awareness. If you hunchback in class, then it may be the same in your life. If you hold your breath while practicing, it may also be like this in your life..
All these small actions can bring pressure to both the body and mind, so it is important to pay attention to them, correct them during practice, and correct them in daily life..
In postures, whether landing with hands or feet, the foundation of the body is very important. Just like the foundation of a house, it is very important..
So, pay attention to how your hands and feet are placed on the ground and how you apply force. Spread your fingers and toes, find a solid foundation, and listen to every little detail the teacher says..
A strong core not only makes you feel more powerful, but also makes yoga practice simple and enjoyable. The core is the center of the body, running through all movements. Strong core, less prone to injury, more stable posture, which can better enhance the heart.
