Do I need to practice yoga every day when I first start practicing yoga? How should I practice yoga when I first start practicing yoga?

Yoga is a relatively quiet aerobic exercise. Long-term practice can not only enhance the body's flexibility, make the body more ductile and more beautiful, but also has a certain weight loss effect. So do you need to practice yoga every day when you first start? How to practice?

Do I need to practice yoga every day when I first start?

Practicing yoga does not necessarily require a long period of time. If you cannot spare a long time on some days, even 15 to 20 minutes can be used effectively.

Yoga must be practiced over a long period of time to be effective. If each practice session takes about an hour, practitioners will have the impression that "if I can't spare an hour a day, I might as well not practice". Yoga should not be viewed as a burden.

In order to practice yoga for a long time without interruption, many sporadic times can also be used for practice. Here are some ways to practice yoga on days when you can only spare 15 or 20 minutes:

15 minutes of Sun Salutations and 5 minutes of Savasana. Do one pose you like, one you don't like, and then Savasana. In this order: Headstand, Shoulderstand, Plow Pose, Bridge Pose, and Handstand with your feet against the wall. After four or five standing poses, do Shoulderstand and then Savasana.

How to start yoga

1. If you can't do some asanas well because of stiffness, you can choose some asana variations to practice instead. Yoga must be practiced by yourself, don't compare.

2. It is best to eat at least two hours in advance, and the best time to practice yoga is after getting up in the morning, on an empty stomach.

3. Wear comfortable sports clothes that are not too loose or too tight, and wear sweat-absorbent clothes as much as possible.

4. Yoga mats are very important for practice, and you can choose a yoga mat based on your personal comfort.

5. Use your own yoga mat when practicing. In addition to being more hygienic, long-term practice can accumulate energy. If possible, buy a mat made of sustainable materials, which is durable and environmentally friendly, and can also encourage you to love yoga more.

6. When practicing yoga, always have at least one small towel ready to wipe the sweat off your face. When practicing Yin Yoga or Savasana, you can cover your eyes to improve your concentration.

7. Practice on a flat surface or field to ensure safety.

8. If you get the best results from practicing, make yoga a part of your daily life. Practice every day, set aside a small space at home for yoga practice, keep practicing, and pay attention to the changes in your body and mind.

9. Light a small candle or sandalwood during yoga practice to help calm and focus. Worth a try!

10. Every time you practice, devote all your attention to yourself through yoga, and find your own private time during practice. Don’t expect too much, and don’t worry.

11. It is recommended that you follow the group class for a while, and then find your own private practice teacher. Under the guidance of the teacher, you can develop suitable exercises according to your unique situation. In addition to making faster progress, you can practice yoga more deeply under the guidance of the teacher. Yoga is a lifelong practice. Once the foundation and knowledge are prepared, you can enjoy the practice more in the rest of your life.

Can I learn yoga by myself?

It is not recommended for beginners to learn yoga by themselves. Of course, if you have studied with a professional yoga teacher for a period of time and have mastered the basic yoga postures and key points, you can also practice by yourself following a good video. Of course, this requires a certain amount of patience and perseverance. There are many video teachings on the Internet. You can choose a more well-known or reliable video, and take some time every day to learn and practice little by little following the video.

Some simple poses require more careful experience, such as the mountain pose in yoga. Beginners may think that it is just a simple standing pose, but in fact, the mountain pose is the basis of yoga poses, and most yoga poses are based on the mountain pose. A seemingly simple mountain pose will make beginners sweat in three minutes. The strength points of the feet, the knee joints cannot be too strong, and the shoulders are relaxed. These are all things that beginners don’t know.

In addition, there are several types of yoga breathing, such as abdominal breathing, chest breathing, complete breathing, Ujjayi breathing, meridian breathing, etc. You need to learn systematically from a yoga teacher to grasp the essence of yoga.