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Stretch your way to health. We guide
you through the ancient art of yoga to ensure your complete
well-being.
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There are several ways of practicing yoga within the comfort
of your home. A number of factors need to be taken into consideration.
These include the availability of time, family and other duties,
and individual requirements.
At first glance yoga may not seem an appealing form of exercise.
However, if you practice some of the postures as described,
you will be agreeably surprised. Although you may find that
the postures are more difficult than they look, and not all
your joints may be working as well as you expected, do not give
up. The postures will soon begin to help you with any physical
weaknesses you may have. They will also stretch your mind and
enhance your concentration.
Time Spent on Yoga
There are no set rules about when to practice, or for how long
you should practice yoga. Clearly the more time spent on yoga,
the greater the benefit. Some people prefer to practice in the
morning, others in the evening. It is also possible to break
up practice sessions into short periods - even if it is only
for 10 minutes at a time.
Family and other Duties
Practice maybe modified according to circumstances. At times
it may need to be geared to fulfilling family and other obligations
effectively. For example you may have only 10 or 20 minutes
to spare. In such situations it is important to plan the time
and programme for practice carefully, so as to derive the maximum
benefit.
Level
The practice of postures and pranayama will vary according to
the level and experience of the student. The basic poses should
be practiced on a regular basis and should never be forgotten.
One method is to vary the postures each day, for instance, attempt
standing poses one day and sitting poses the next. Always include
inverted poses. Beginners should concentrate on standing poses.
Individual Needs
One approach to take when practicing yoga at home is to be sensitive
to your own needs and be aware of how different postures are
helpful in different circumstances. For example, standing poses
are invigorating, whereas, forward bends are calming.
You could also discipline yourself to do a particular programme
of postures irrespective of personal inclination.
The first approach makes you sensitive to your body while the
second develops your willpower. Both need to be learnt.
If you have a health problem for which a certain group of postures
are prescribed, then you should adhere to this particular programme.
Structure
When practicing yoga you should follow a general structure.
A basic guide is to start with simple poses or those which allow
the body to stretch, then to continue with the main group or
groups of poses selected for that day, and to end with relaxing
poses that allow the work done to be assimilated by the body.
Self Discipline
Practising at home requires and also develops self discipline
and an independent understanding of the posture. It is a good
idea to begin by remembering some of the postures and instructions
given. Developing correct habits will provide a firm foundation
in yoga, leading to confidence in practice and greater knowledge.
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