| Among practitioners of Hinduism and Buddhism, yoga | | | | Choose the right yoga space - Practice yoga on a |
| is practiced as a means on enlightenment; while in the | | | | spacious, clean, airy, and bright area, away from much |
| West, yoga is now practiced as both an effective | | | | disturbances. And don't forget your yoga mat or other |
| physical and spiritual routine. However, contrary to | | | | comfortable mat that you can use during postures that |
| popular belief, yoga is not considered a form of | | | | require lying down. |
| exercise because unlike the the speedy motion | | | | Wear comfortable clothing - Make sure your garments |
| required in an workout, yoga involves very slow and | | | | are loose and clean. Undergarments are necessary. |
| steady movements. But still, regular practice of yoga | | | | Pregnant or menstruating women should avoid |
| provides great health benefits, as it tones the muscles | | | | practicing yoga - This routine involves several body |
| as well as relieves stress, strengthens concentration, | | | | bends and pressures on the back, which could affect |
| and reduces the aging process. There are | | | | pregnancy and menstruation. |
| prerequisites to yoga that you should follow to attain | | | | If you can, follow a vegetarian diet - Most practitioners |
| its maximum benefits. Please follow our guide to attain | | | | of yoga are also vegetarians since yoga slows down |
| maximum benefits. | | | | the metabolism. If you have difficulty venturing to |
| Practice yoga everyday - Make yoga a habit for at | | | | vegetarianism, try consuming lesser foods. |
| least 30 to 45 minutes. | | | | Begin by breathing deeply - The yoga poses (or |
| Know your body limits - Try not to overextend your | | | | asanas) usually start in breathing slowly and deeply as |
| stretches. If you push too hard, you could hurt yourself | | | | you concentrate your mind and make yourself |
| in the process. | | | | centered. Remember that your body movements and |
| Consult your physician first - People with certain | | | | breathing must be coordinated until such time that they |
| medical conditions should practice yoga minimally to | | | | are united. Your breathing also serves as your guide |
| avoid worsening of their ailments. | | | | on when to start or stop the yoga position. |
| Yoga is best practiced during early mornings - If you | | | | Move gracefully - In yoga, movement flows like air. |
| have to do yoga in an afternoon or evening, | | | | Come into a pose slowly yet gracefully, hold that pose |
| remember to have an empty stomach. Consume solid | | | | for several minutes, and come out of it with the same |
| foods 3 ½ hours before yoga, while liquids should | | | | graceful and continuous movement. |
| be drank one hour before practicing. | | | | |