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Guidelines
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Don't expect instant results.
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While you will probably
feel very relaxed and peaceful after your first yoga session,
it can take many weeks of daily yoga practice before you begin
to reap any significant health benefits. Patience is a key
you must use for the real benefits of yoga to take place
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Take total responsibility
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Your health is your responsibility no one
else's. If you let someone else take care of it for you, you
are benefiting them more than yourself. Learn that prevention
is your greatest medicine. The practice of yoga is no quick
fix however, it requires regular practice to reap the benefits
and results.
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Enjoy your practice
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of enjoyment puts the mind and body into a positive state. If
you dread and struggle doing your exercise you might as well
not bother as this is negative and the chances of keeping it
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Avoid competition with others.
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Some people in your class will be more flexible
than you are or they may able to hold their postures longer.
Don't try to outdo anyone. Look to improve on your own level,
as long as you are in a state of improvement you will get
better. Compete with yourself on a sensible basis.
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Practice what you learn.
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Practice at least 15 to 20 minutes of yoga
on a daily basis to stay improving and increase your level
of understandings. Not just the understanding of the poses
but greater understanding of yourself.
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Find the time.
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| Some people will say that they never have the time. There
is 168 hours in your given week and 4 - 5hr's of yoga in that
week is nothing, that's 3 yoga routines a week. It is the best
investment that you could ever do |
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Find a yoga class close to your home
or work.
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week, so it helps to find a class that is conveniently located.
If however you are geography challenged, get a couple of yoga
videos and practice them on a regular basis. |
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Instructions
before you practice yoga
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Yoga should be done on empty stomach. Therefore
eat
at least 2-3 hrs before your practice
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Healthy males or females can perform asanas.
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Children under the age of 12 years should
be
guided by an Instructor
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Yoga poses that are inverted (example: headstands)
should not be done during MS (Menstruation)
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Normal breathing should be maintained while
performing yoga postures.
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Do not force your body to do any poses (asanas).
Be patient and move into your poses with care and precision.
There's a
difference between training smart and training stupid!
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Look to increase the duration of your poses
as you get better.
This is the only way to keep improving. A comfort zone
is a nice place to get to but don't stay long.
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CAUTIONS
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Consult your doctor prior to performing
yoga if you have any existing health challenges such as diabetes
or high blood pressure.
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Some of the advanced yoga postures, such
as headstands
can be dangerous for individuals with high blood pressure
or eye problems.
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Pregnant women should avoid postures that
compress
or strain the abdomen or back.
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