Yoga is a spiritual, mental and physical practice that aims to manage the mental and physiological processes of the body.
It has directions. For example, raja yoga, hatha yoga, karma yoga, jnana yoga.
Beginners should realize that yoga is not physical exercise. It is a way to help you achieve harmony with yourself.
It's never too late to start practicing. Practically everyone can practise yoga. The main thing is that a person should be over 10 years old and should be free from serious diseases.
It is worth remembering that there are many contraindications:
• Taking multiple medications.
* Menstruation.
• High or low body temperature.
• Post-operative period.
• Periods of exacerbation of chronic disease.
Yoga can be a preventive measure for mental and somatic diseases. But it is not a panacea that will cure all diseases. If a person is seriously ill, it is useless to hope for yoga, you have to go to the hospital.
Beginners should pay attention to specialized yoga centers. Beginners are much less likely to make mistakes.
But in the age of the Internet, it is possible to study online, watching video lessons. But you should approach it with caution.
Tips for beginners who want to study online:
• Use the beginner's video. Do not go straight to the amateur or advanced videos.
• Don't chase results, personal records. You should only do it for your own pleasure.
• There should be no pain. Pain occurs if the person does not perform the pose correctly, or if the pose is not yet available and something lighter should be performed.
Conditions for yoga classes:
• You should start practicing three hours after a meal.
• The surface should not be slippery, it is better to use a special mat.
• There should be no unnecessary, interfering noises.
After practicing, one should proceed to daily activities slowly and gradually. You should not eat, but drink water. You should not take a shower.
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