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TIPS FOR GREAT YOGA PRACTICE






How should I approach my yoga practice?

You should approach your yoga practice with a
positive attitude. When you first start practicing,
you should set goals that are within your reach
and try not to push yourself too hard. Yoga is about
doing your best and learning how to accept yourself
for who you are.
You may want to keep a yoga journal to record your
growth as you practice yoga. You can include items
in your yoga journal such as your thoughts, feelings
and physical progress.

When should i practice?

You should practice yoga at a time that is most
convenient for you. This can help make your practice
a daily habit. It is better to practice for a short time
each day than to practice for a longer time less
frequently. Although yoga practices normally last from
45 to 90 minutes, you may find there are days when
you do not have enough time to fit in a full practice.
In this case, you should at least take a few minutes to
practice. Even a few minutes of yoga can have lasting
benefits.

Should I eat before I practice?

It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach, such
as before breakfast or dinner. If you have eaten
recently, consider waiting 2 to 3 hours before you
practice. The length of time you should wait depends
on what you have eaten. The heavier the meal, the
longer you should wait before practicing. You should
also avoid smoking or drinking alcohol or caffeine
before a yoga practice.

Make Your practice enjoyable






You will be more likely to continue practicing yoga if
you make the experience enjoyable. Try to remain
positive about the poses, rather than making it a
competition to see how well you can perform each
pose. You can also add variety to your routine by
performing different poses every day. When you begin
your practice, start with the poses you enjoy and that
you feel offer the greatest benefit. You may want to
try three or four poses to begin and then adjust your
practice to suit your needs.

Listen to your body



Make sure you take a few moments to breathe
and center yourself before you begin your
practice. When practicing yoga, you should always
listen to your body. Never push yourself into a
pose that causes you to feel pain or discomfort.
Instead, move slowly in and out of the poses so
that you feel comfortable at all times. Consider
each pose as a journey that consists of three
parts: coming into the pose, holding the pose and
coming out of the pose. All three parts of the pose
are equally important.
You should always end your practice with a
relaxation or restorative pose, such as Relaxation
Pose. This relaxation time will help you fully
integrate and absorb the benefits of your yoga
practice.