YOGA AT HOME
“The
word ‘Yoga’ means ‘union’. Union means, you begin to experience
the universality of who you are. For example, today, modern science proves to
you beyond any doubt that, the whole existence is just one energy manifesting
itself in various forms. If this scientific fact becomes a living reality for
you – that you begin to experience everything as one – then you are in Yoga.
When you are in Yoga, you experience everything as a part of yourself. That is liberation, that is mukti, that is ultimate freedom.” - Sadhguru, Isha Foundation.
When you are in Yoga, you experience everything as a part of yourself. That is liberation, that is mukti, that is ultimate freedom.” - Sadhguru, Isha Foundation.
Yoga is a way to produce a chemistry of blissfulness. If
you practice yoga you can experience an intensified sense of harmony both
within yourself and the world around you. It is no secret that the benefits of
yoga transcend just getting your body in a shape.
In yoga, it is not only the asanas or poses that matter.
Before you get into it, you need to get a right set off environment inside out.
Here are some pointers that I keep in mind to enhance the benefits of Yoga.
Prerequisites Of Yoga
Practice Yoga before you eat
Yoga is way more than an exercise. It distributes the
energy flow by enhancing the human energy system. So it is very much to be done
empty stomach. In order to maintain the flow, there should be no intake of
solids or fluids of any sort. Ideally, morning is the best time to practice
Yoga but if evenings are more sorted than try not to have food 4 hours prior.
After A Shower
No Hot Water Bath please! Always try to shower with normal
or lukewarm water. One purpose of bathing is for personal hygiene, But it is also a
means of achieving cleanliness by washing away dead skin cells and thus the
pores between the skin cells open up and that is important to perform yoga.
Wear comfort fit Clothes
For performing yoga movements should be fluidic not
restricted. Tight clothes may create hindrance in movements while practicing
asanas. So try to wear comfort fit clothes. Go for organic cotton ones. Avoid
wearing synthetics. Why? Because cottons are more breathable and it retains
moisture, soak sweat or precipitation far more than Synthetic ones.
Start With Sound
Now when we are all set to move forward with our Yoga
Routine, here are some tips to Practice Yoga at Home
AT HOME YOGA
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Daily Yoga
Yoga is not a day thing or a weight loss 7 days program.
It is discipline and a persistent habit. Prepare your mind to practice Yoga for
a minimum 40days or a Mandala.
By doing Yoga every day for a Mandala, it will bring out
your full potential- physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically and
allows you to reap the benefits.
Best Time For Yoga
Mornings are ideal however evenings are equally good.
These are the cooler times of the day, as practicing yoga may generate alot oh
heat in the body so, temperature outside has to be cooler then it will work
like a thermostat.
Your Corner
It is suggested or best to allocate a space to do Yoga.
This will be your place of gentleness or name it as your Calm Place. Create a
comfortable spot for your yoga practice. Try and find a spot where it's
peaceful and quiet, with as much space around you as possible. An empty piece
of wall can be handy too since the wall is a great prop. Should have sources to
seep fresh air in. Create the best space you can and enjoy your practice.
READ MORE: WHERE TO DO BEST YOGA
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Yoga Accessories
Choose non- slip yoga mat and this is pretty much it in
your buying list for Yoga. You can lit some candles or incense sticks easily
available in markets or on online portals..one need not to be fancy all the
time..it is all your say..if you want you can opt these. For some Asanas or
poses, a bolster is nice to have, but for years I have used stacks of chair
pads or blankets.
No Distractions
When you practice Yoga you aim to connect within. Any
kind of interruption will distract you, therefore either switch off your phone
or keep it away from you to focus inward. Keep this time just for yourself!
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Pose
Asanas or poses are the building blocks of Yoga. Move
slowly through each pose, remember to breathe as you move. Pause after any
Asana if you find it challenging, especially if you are short of breath, start
again once you resume breathing normally. I therefore always start with
Pranayams and gradually increase the degree of difficulty with Suryanamaskar,
it helps me stretch and make movements more fluidic. At any point in time, you
are short of breathing go for Balasana or Child's Pose - it is a great default
pause position. Focus on stretches and balancing in your initial days. Do not
try any position beyond your body limits. Yoga is meant to cleanse the inner
self, a bad yoga can do more harm than good. Be cautious with your body and
listen to your capabilities.
I suggest practicing only basic positions first, until
and unless you gain the momentum and confidence to try challenging asanas.
Stay Safe
This is one tip with no shortcuts. Always watch your
boundaries and especially be mindful of your body’s vulnerable areas.
Particularly vulnerable areas are knees, hips, spine and neck. If you feel any
painful sensations, adjust, soften, come out of the pose if you need to. Don’t
force or push.Warm-up your body properly before attempting more
advanced poses, and keep checking in, if it feels okay to be in a pose. Be
especially mindful during transitions between poses or when moving in or out of
poses – these are moments of a potential risk of injury because we tend to pay
less attention to our alignment.
Choose Your Style
Yoga is a holistic approach to Wellness. First question
you should ask Why am I practicing Yoga? and then What my body and mind need?
The more you do Yoga more you will learn about your body, communication will be
much clearer then. Understand the needs and choose your style. Make a
combination of asanas or positions. Initially, you will enter in denial phase -
where you keep on telling yourself that Yoga is not meant for me, it is not
showing results, but eventually you surrender more and stop resisting.
How To End
Always relax with śavāsana, Corpse Pose, or Mritasana. It
is needed to give your body time to relax. This Asana will help nervous system
to assimilate the benefits. Body needs to be calm so that you do not feel
overworked.
Enjoy Your Practice!
Don’t overdo it; if you don’t enjoy your yoga practice
you will never keep it up. It should be something you look forward to doing.
Why Yoga?
There could be no one answer to this. There are infinite
benefits one can reap from Yoga. Let me list a few of the here -
Drains your Lymphs
It encourages the movement of Lymph
Fluids around the body. The fluid in the Lymphatic system helps remove waste
and toxins from the bodily tissues.
Slashes Stress
It regulates your adrenal glands and
lowers the cortisol level. At the University of Wisconsin, Richard Davidson,
Ph.D., found that the left prefrontal cortex showed heightened activity in
meditators, a finding that has been correlated with greater levels of happiness
and better immune function.
Keep your Bones Healthy
The benefits of a regular yoga
practice are wide-ranging. In general, a complete yoga workout can help keep
your back and joints healthy, improve your overall posture, stretch and
strengthen muscles and improve your balance, says Roger Cole, Ph.D., a psychobiologist
and certified Iyengar yoga teacher. Yoga also has “a restorative side that is
deeply relaxing and rejuvenating,” Dr. Cole says. “Relaxation is built into
every yoga session.”
It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the
combination of physical and mental exercises. The beauty of yoga is that you
don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits. Whether you are young
or old, overweight or fit, yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen
the body. Don’t be intimidated by yoga terminology, fancy yoga studios and
complicated poses. Yoga is for everyone.
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22 comments
Is this
ReplyDelete>> The word ‘Yoga’ means ‘union’. Union means, you begin to experience the universality of who you are
really true.?
Anyhow a good one
The word Yoga takes its root from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to join, to yoke together, to unify – to unite into one integral whole. ... In other words, it is the union of individual energy and universal energy. In short Yoga means Union.
DeleteI can confirm that yoga is very helpful!! Great post!! 😊
ReplyDeleteRightly Said :)
DeleteLove this! I started doing yoga every morning before work when lockdown began and I love it! It's such a great way to start the day and get my body moving.
ReplyDeletewow..so its a regular practice it means..you are an inspiration for all the beginners :)
DeleteThank you for sharing this post. For a someone who's always thought about trying yoga, it can be a little intimidating to start of you know very little about it. But I love the way you laid out the information. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteSo...It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of asanas that suits you the best..Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self..njoy it to the fullest :)
DeleteI love yoga, it really helps in all ways. Thanks for the tips..
ReplyDeleteIn these difficult times..when wellness has a taken a backseat..there is no fix routine, Yoga is the best way to create one.
DeleteGreat tips. Thanks for sharing. I've attempted yoga several times but it's still not something I can really get into.
ReplyDeleteThank you💐..I suggest for first few days keep it crisp n simple ..try practicing for 15mins...or so..you surely will feel like stretching your limits..try and do let me know by posting here 😁
DeleteOne of your very useful and informative blog. Amazing ... Truly a great Methodology to remember n practice at home.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it😊..so lets roll your back on your yoga mat..and get started😃
DeleteBrilliantly informative post. I have never tried yoga but I think I might give it a go after reading this.
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I am Glad Claire that my post do this good. Pls do try and let me know, how did you find it :)
DeleteHi! This is a nice post. I am actually enthralled with yoga but I haven't set my foot on it yet. Maybe I will soon enough. Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteHi Arcana...you surely will..start with basics..after all yoga is for all :)
DeleteIntroduce Yoga in your lifestyle, in a fun and relaxed way...you will love it!!
Just a great for someone like me who do not know much about the benefits of yoga. I've tried yoga from time to time but it's never something I have been consistent with for consecutive days. Will give it a try and see where it takes me physically and mentally. Thanks got Sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Rebekah...good to hear that. Make sure you enjoy it thoroughly :)
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Beautiful post written thank you for sharing this I clearly didn't know about doing yoga before eating at times I would do it after breakfast and would sometimes do it in the evening whether I've eaten or not I think I'll try to adapt on your tips.
ReplyDeleteHi Aphil! Am glad you like it!
DeleteIt improves the health of your organs if done rightly :)