{"id":1273,"date":"2018-09-11T23:56:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T04:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/?p=1273"},"modified":"2022-07-06T08:27:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T13:27:27","slug":"how-to-start-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/beginners-yoga-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/beginners-yoga-pose.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/beginners-yoga-pose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/beginners-yoga-pose-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Compared to other forms of exercise, yoga is known to keep you fit and strong and bring you a better mental health state, positive vibe, and well-being. Though yoga is proven beneficial in physical health as well as in mental health, the poses and the terms used in it make some people hesitant to get started. So to break the barrier, here are the things that can help you create your yoga practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6616e493d5277\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6616e493d5277\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#The-Basics-of-Yoga\" title=\"The Basics of Yoga\">The Basics of Yoga<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Breathing\" title=\"Breathing\">Breathing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Learn-The-Poses\" title=\"Learn The Poses\">Learn The Poses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Mountain-pose-Tadasana\" title=\"Mountain pose (Tadasana)\">Mountain pose (Tadasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Downward-facing-dog-Adho-Mukha-Svanansana\" title=\"Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanansana) \">Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanansana) <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Catcow-pose-Marjaryasana-to-Bitilasana\" title=\"Cat\/cow pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana)\">Cat\/cow pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Child%E2%80%99s-pose-Balasana\" title=\"Child&#8217;s pose (Balasana) \">Child&#8217;s pose (Balasana) <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Know-Your-Type-of-Yoga\" title=\"Know Your Type of Yoga\">Know Your Type of Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Things-to-Prepare\" title=\"Things to Prepare\">Things to Prepare<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Yoga-Mat\" title=\"Yoga Mat&nbsp;\">Yoga Mat&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Clothes\" title=\"Clothes\">Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Water\" title=\"Water\">Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#Instructional-DVDVideos\" title=\"Instructional DVD\/Videos\">Instructional DVD\/Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/how-to-start-yoga\/#How-to-Start\" title=\"How to Start\">How to Start<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Basics-of-Yoga\"><\/span><strong>The Basics of Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4f74d725 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathing\"><\/span><strong>Breathing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often a misconception that the poses are the only element or form of yoga, but the truth is that yoga practice starts with breathing. The prana, or breath, is needed as you move and use your energy. There are several breathing techniques in yoga, but the very basic is breathing through your nose, filling the abdomen and chest, and slowly releasing the air through your nostrils. There are several videos available online that teach various deep breathing techniques used in yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3dbf36ca gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn-The-Poses\"><\/span><strong>Learn The Poses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right after you learn how to breathe properly, then you go ahead and start exploring the poses for beginners. There are a lot of poses that require you to bend, lie down, and so much more, and so you might want to start with some very simple and basic poses like the ones below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain-pose-Tadasana\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Mountain pose (Tadasana)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mountain-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5420\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mountain-pose.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mountain-pose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mountain-pose-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is said to be the mother of all poses because it establishes balance in the poses. To do it, simply land your feet on the ground firmly with your tailbone tucked slightly and your arms just beside your hips. You can add simple movement to this pose as well. As you inhale, extend your arms out to the sides and up overhead. As you exhale, draw your hands together and bring them down in front of your heart center.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ac4fd164 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downward-facing-dog-Adho-Mukha-Svanansana\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanansana) <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Best-Yoga-Shorts.jpg\" alt=\"Best Yoga Short\" class=\"wp-image-5181\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Best-Yoga-Shorts.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Best-Yoga-Shorts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Best-Yoga-Shorts-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is believed to be one of the most popular poses in yoga. It stretches your back, arms, and hamstrings. It is also great for finding the center and releasing stress. To execute it, start with your hands and knees (aligned with your hips) on the floor as your palms adjacent to your shoulders, then lift your hips up to form a triangle. Stretch your hips up as your chest moves in. Maintain this pose and feel your muscles stretch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catcow-pose-Marjaryasana-to-Bitilasana\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Cat\/cow pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/cat-cow-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5418\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/cat-cow-pose.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/cat-cow-pose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/cat-cow-pose-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This pose is great for your back. Start with your hands and knees on the floor and your back in a relaxed state. Make a big inhale, and as you exhale, pull your back up, and your chin moves in towards your chest. Onto your next inhale, arch your back, allowing the belly to move towards the floor as you lift your tailbone and head upward.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child%E2%80%99s-pose-Balasana\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Child&#8217;s pose (Balasana) <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/child-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5417\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/child-pose.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/child-pose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/child-pose-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is considered an easy and refreshing pose after a series of challenging poses. To start, place your hands and knees on the floor, gently pull your buttocks down until your stomach rests upon your legs, leaving your back, shoulder, and arms stretched while your head rests on the mat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cbffc654 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know-Your-Type-of-Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Know Your Type of Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To know the type of yoga that you want to practice, you must first know your motives for doing yoga. Is it for health or physical fitness? Do you want to ease your worries and find your center? Are you battling&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/yoga-for-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">anxiety<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and sleep deprivation? There&#8217;s yoga for everything. Also, know what suits you well. If you are new to yoga, then it is recommended that you start with&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/benefits-of-hatha-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hatha yoga<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;because of its slow-paced movement, thus allowing you to give time to work on your poses. It will also help you learn various breathing techniques so that over time you can build confidence to try other forms of yoga such as; Bikram yoga (a high temperature and intense 26 series of yoga poses) or hot yoga (a heated surrounding with a free pattern of yoga poses),&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/7-most-popular-types-of-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kundalini yoga<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;(chant and meditation-based yoga for mental and self-awareness), or&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/hatha-yoga-vs-vinyasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">vinyasa yoga<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;(a fairly fast-paced class that links movement to breath).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc9f0b15 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things-to-Prepare\"><\/span><strong>Things to Prepare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yoga is meant to be stress-free and simple, and you only need few things to have it start.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga-Mat\"><\/span><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yoga Ma<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">t<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is considered an essential thing in yoga. The mat will serve as your protection and your space. It would be best to have a mat in practicing yoga to avoid slipping and hurting yourself as you do the poses. It also serves as your cushion against the ground. There are rubber mats available in stores, but if you don&#8217;t have one, you can use a non-slip rug or carpet just as long as it holds its place and does not slide. Those other tools like&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yoga blocks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, blankets, and cushions can be improvised if you plan on practicing at home. You can use a pile of hard-bound books for the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-kind-of-foam-is-used-in-yoga-blocks\/\">yoga blocks<\/a>, any blanket in your house for the blanket, and a rolled-up towel for the cushion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothes\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clothes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is no required or strict dress code in yoga. Wear whatever you want as long as you are comfortable, and you can move with whatever it is you&#8217;re wearing. Many yogis typically wear comfy&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-pants\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yoga pants<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-shorts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">shorts<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and some opt to wear&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-yoga-socks\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yoga socks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63515745 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is very important, especially in hot yoga and Bikram yoga, where you will sweat a significant amount, and you&#8217;ll need to replace your fluids eventually. It is also a way to cool down if you are too exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructional-DVDVideos\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instructional DVD\/Videos<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need this if you plan to practice yoga at home, especially if you are not familiar with how to do the poses correctly. There are many videos and DVDs that you can choose from that will guide you and inform you of the whole yoga process now; there are many excellent&nbsp;online yoga classes and <\/span><a class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/best-youtube-yoga-channels\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yoga YouTube channels<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;available to learn from.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-617c6475 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Start\"><\/span><strong>How to Start<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether going to a studio class or practicing at home, it&#8217;s essential to minimize distractions. Start by turning off your phone or keeping it away. Next is to prepare your body and mind. As a newbie, it is ideal to start your yoga with breathing exercises and meditation. If you are following an instructional DVD, they begin by teaching you and explaining the breathing exercise and sounding om as a chant, and then they will smoothly transition to the poses they will guide and explain to along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, if you are attending&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/top-10-yoga-poses-for-beginners\/\">yoga for beginners<\/a>&nbsp;in yoga class, the teacher will walk you through it by leading an example. What&#8217;s great about following a course is that the teacher can teach you the correct yoga postures or assist you if you have a hard time. Lastly, do not feel intimidated if you cannot ace the poses immediately. Remember that not all people have the same flexibility and strength. You will eventually move fluidly and gracefully as you keep practicing and being consistent in your yoga sessions. The important thing is that you are doing your best and you are enjoying what you do. And not for long, you&#8217;ll reap the benefits of yoga in your overall life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They say that the most challenging part of doing something is starting it. It is challenging to create something like a new fitness regime because it is hard to fight our laziness \u2013 the comfort of doing nothing and just lounging is more appealing than getting up, changing clothes, and sweating. Our biggest competition is ourselves \u2013 it is ourselves who defy our will, it is our self-doubt that keeps us from succeeding, and it is ourselves who pull us from where and what we are meant to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you are looking for an <a href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/om-symbol\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/om-symbol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">om symbol<\/a>? You&#8217;re not alone! om symbol is commonly used throughout the yoga and meditation communities to represent the sound &#8220;om.&#8221; But, what does this symbol mean, and where can you find it? Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the om symbol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compared to other forms of exercise, yoga is known to keep you fit and strong and bring you a better mental health state, positive vibe, and well-being. 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