Yoga at Home

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 Practicing Yoga helps develop the body and mind, yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is essential to learn and practice yoga under the supervision of a trained Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga only after consulting your doctor and a Yoga teacher.

Basic yoga exercise into your daily routine could be an excellent way to stay fit both physically and mentally during the lockdown. Yoga is one of the best ways to de-stress and unwind. Yoga, perhaps, is proven to be one of the most effective and time-tested natural immunity boosters that we can adopt for a healthier lifestyle.

Yoga is an art that strengthens the body and relaxes the mind at the same time. A  few simple yoga poses that can help you put up a strong resistance to help fight infections, including the COVID-19, while helping you stay fit and healthy.

Benefits of Yoga at Home

• You don’t have to worry about getting to the studio on time.
• You don’t have to practice in a crowded room full of people.
• You can more easily focus on yourself, and are less likely to compare yourself to others.
• The worry about looking silly in front of others (which you never can!) is eliminated.
• You have more options and control over the the length and how strenuous your practice is each day.

         Yoga at home tips

1. Convenient time

Practicing yoga in morning is generally considered to be the best time as it keeps energy levels high during the day. However, you can choose any time of your  convenience to practice yoga. Practicing yoga in the evening can refresh the mind and  release stress collected during the day.

 2. Comfortable place

It would be best to have a small, private room in your house for daily yoga practice. Over time, your practices will create positive vibrations in the room, thereby providing healing, strength, and comfort to you and others at home. Alternatively, you may choose a quiet space anywhere at home, which is large enough to roll out your yoga mat and where you know you are not likely to be disturbed for a while.All you need to ensure is that your yoga space is clean, well-ventilated, and away from furniture or sharp objects.

3. Practice on a relatively empty stomach

Yoga postures are always best practiced on a light or empty stomach. Ensure to keep a 2-3 hours gap in between your meals and your practice.

4. Comfortable clothing

Go for loose, comfortable clothing – you wouldn’t want tight, body-hugging outfits coming in the way of wide stretches. Also, keep aside any excessive jewelry that you are wearing and avoid heavy makeup.

5. Warm up before doing intense yoga postures

This is an absolute must, else you may be at risk of straining your muscles. Start by warming up your body and do a few stretches to bring flexibility before moving on to more intense yoga postures.

6. Simple and easy

Start with simple and easy yoga poses. Respect your body by going slowly, or you may end up hurting yourself.

7. Be consistent

It is essential to be regular with your yoga practice. Making it a part of your daily schedule will help turn it into a habit. “Twenty minutes of daily yoga practice is more likely to show positive results sooner than two hours of occasional practice.”

8. Make yoga time with ‘family fun time’

When you practice alone, it might get boring after a while. Try doing yoga with your family and let it be a perfect excuse for a family get-together.

 9. Include a variety of yoga techniques

Practice a variety of yoga poses and breathing techniques.