A Guide to start Yoga- A powerful way to unlock your Energy

Start yoga, This is the ultimate solution if you are thinking to do something for Urself. This is a perfect place to begin with. You are reading this post that shows you are willing to show some gratitude to your own soul and body. Practicing yoga gives a deep sense of connection to the world around you. Millions of people around the world practice some form of yoga for a range of benefits, including spiritual, mental, emotional, psychological and physical. Before you start, its important to set the right kind of aura both inside and outside.

Dont worry about Age, Weight or Living style. Yoga is accessible for just about everyone.

Risk :If you are having any medical condition or recent injury, it can be dangerous to do certain types of poses or breathing techniques. Usually, there are alternatives or modifications that can allow you to practice safely, and many common complaints have specific yoga therapy remedies. If you are recovering from an injury or are in poor health, we recommend consulting a physician or other qualified health care professional before beginning yoga. While you may feel some intensity in the belly of your muscles while in a particular pose, you should never feel pain, especially in the joints. A sharp or intense pain is your body’s signal to tell you to stop, back off, and take it easy.

Questions about your Physical state before you start yoga? Here you go

Being lazy since long? Out of Shape and inflexible? well you should probably go for gentle practice until you have built up the strength and flexibility for more challenging sequences. If you are relatively fit and flexible, you may be able to jump right into a regular Hatha Yoga Practice. After you get familiar with the basic postures you can explore a Vinyasa or Flow Class.

Yoga Terms

Yoga, as it is believed originated from India, has a rich vocabulary, Much of which comes from Sanskrit. Below are handful of yoga terms which you might have encountered earlier.

1. Asanas: Physical poses or postures; these are the foundation of a yoga session
2. Pranayama: A breathing technique; the fourth of eight limbs of yoga. Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning “control of breath.”
3. Om: A Sanskrit mantra (sacred utterance) that helps to center and focus your mind.
4. Namaste: A Sanskrit salutation, typically said at the end of class, which means “I bow to you.”
5. Prana: It is a term in Sanskrit used to describe your vital energy or life force or one can say an intelligent energy. Your karmic memory is imprinted on this energy.
6. Kriya:  Fundamentally, kriya means internal action. When you do inner action, it does not involve the body and the mind because both the body and the mind are still external to you. When you have a certain mastery to do action with your energy, then it is a kriya.
7. Mandala: A mandala is a period of approximately 40 days in which time the human system completes one physiological cycle. By doing yoga at home for one mandala, you can – body, mind and energy – and reap the benefits.

Here are some Tips to enhance your practice.

1. It generally performed in bare feet on a sticky mat with optional yoga props.¹
2. Make sure your stomach and bowels are empty.
3. Take a shower or bath.
4. Stay hydrated.
5. Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothes.
6. Start with a positive thought and an invocation.
7. Gather the props. The most common Being straps, blocks, blankets, and bolsters. (Do Follow to buy)
8. Choose a quite place so that you can attain concentration.
9. Look for a spacious place ( about 3 ft radius ) to do free movement.

Wondering how often should you practice?

Start with 10-15 mins a day of your practice. Though everyday 20 mins of yoga practice is very good for great start of a day which u shall manage once you get used to it. Still if you have a busy schedule or finding it difficult to snatch some time for it on everyday basis, then you can practice it for 3 or more times per week, you will see significant improvements in your flexibility, range of motion, strength, balance, inner peace, and overall well being.

Ideally, recommendation is shorter and more frequent sessions, 20-45 minutes long, and for a total of 3-4 hours spread over several days. Practicing yoga less than this amount will still be beneficial, but you will see smaller improvements over a longer period of time.

How to remain motivated and consistent ?

If you are self motivated person then you can just start at home or your familiar surrounding or anywhere where u find peace and positivity. If you think you need to be motivate to be consistent, then i suggest to join a group or find a Yoga studio near you. Patience, consistency and commitment are the key for a progressive practice. After you’ve found a style, teacher, or yoga studio that works for you, try these tips:

• Set a Goal.
• Focus on your foundation.
• Begin where you are.
• Be committed to regular schedule or a home practice.
• Increase the length of your practice and the number of days per week that you practice
• Attend related workshops that focus on specific aspects of yoga in more detail.
• Make yoga friends and get involved in a community of yogis.
• Adopt a Yogic lifestyle.
• Go slow.
• Respect your body’s limits.
• Eat mindfully.
• Breathe deep.
• Remove distractions.
• Avoid making comparisons.
• You can find a quality teacher if you feel a need an assistance.

Now that you have an idea of where and how to begin, you can now get ready to become a part of this magical journey. It is a wonderful way to increase energy, strength and flexibility, reduce stress and become more balanced to every aspects of your life.

Hopefully these tips and suggestion will help you get ease into the routine and boost your success no matter what style of yoga you choose to do. Good Luck folks!!!!

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