Yoga for Beginners
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You may join a yoga class, buy yoga DVDs or yoga videos to practice yoga postures. You should learn some basic yoga techniques when you want to do yoga exercises. Yoga for beginners includes all the information you will need to start doing yoga
Learn to breathe
Learning to breathe during yoga is the most important thing. You should follow the basic pranayam rules while holding yoga postures. You should breathe into the belly through your nose
Yoga Meditation
You should always start and end your yoga exercise with some brief yoga meditation. This means you should focus your mind on some object and cease all other thoughts. You should be able to be fully in the present and experience a quiet mind. This will help you to reduce stress, tension, anxiety and frustration. It will also give you inner peace, improved memory and concentration.
Basic yoga postures
Start with the basic yoga postures. These include seated twist, cat, dog, down dog, child, triangle, etc. then go for the complex yoga positions.
End of yoga
Always end your yoga with shavasana. Here you should rest and consciously relax your body for at least 5 - 15 min. This helps to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit while reducing stress and tension.
Yoga types
There are different types of yoga.
1. Asthanga /power yoga
2. Hatha yoga
3. Ivengar yoga
4. Prenatal yoga
5. Sahaja yoga
6. Tantra yoga
Yoga apparel
When you attend a yoga class or do yoga at your house, you will need some special clothes to wear. These clothes should allow easy movement of body while doing different yoga positions. Yoga clothes should be stretchable and comfortable. You can search for clothes online or can simply use your own common sense as there is no strict dress code for yoga clothes.
Use cotton clothes as it will allow your body to breathe. It stays cool and is very comfortable. It is advisable to do yoga bare foot. But, if you do want to wear shoes, go for the ones that are extremely flexible and comfortable.
Yoga Equipment
Yoga equipment is simple and inexpensive. These are easily available at various shops, yoga centers or online.
Yoga mat
This is the most essential yoga equipment. This mat gives your hands and feet some traction and allows you to perform different yoga postures without slipping or sliding.
Buy a mat that you can easily clean when it gets soiled due to frequent use.
Yoga mats are available in different colors, padding, thickness and various materials. Buy the one that will go well with your work out. Different types of yoga mats are as follows.
1. Sticky yoga mat
2. Manduka yoga mats
3. Giam yoga mat
4. Prana yoga mat
Yoga ball
Yoga ball is called as Swiss balls, gym balls, fit balls or exercise balls. Yoga ball gives you extra support for certain postures like back bend. They can be used as chairs and enhance balance while sitting. You can buy a yoga ball from any sports shop. New or used yoga balls are also available online.
Yoga music
Proper yoga music will help you to relax and meditate. This music has particular integration of sound quality for your mind and body. It will help you to connect with your body at the deepest level.
Yoga bag
You will need a yoga bag to store your yoga equipment after use. You should buy a yoga bag that has room for yoga mat, towel, shoes, gym card, keys and also store other valuables.
This article on yoga for beginners will give you basic ideas required for yoga. It will help you to buy yoga equipments, yoga clothes, and inform you about the basic techniques of yoga.
About the Author
Stephen Nadler is renowned yoga specialist and has been teaching yoga since 1999. He offers integrated approach, suitable for all levels with emphasis on alignment and breath, awareness in minds and mental relaxation. Moreover, he takes individual yoga classes for pregnant ladies.
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