What are the methods of learning yoga?

Yoga can fully tap the body's potential. The flexible use of various postures has many benefits for physical health and can also help lose weight. Whether from a physiological or psychological perspective, yoga can play the desired role, not to mention self-cultivation. Many people like to practice yoga, and many people are very yearning for yoga. So, what are the methods to learn yoga?

How to start practicing?

There are three ways to start practicing:

1) Find a teacher to teach you face to face

2) Start with VCD

3) It would be best if you could start with a book and have a teacher teach you face to face so that he can answer your questions in a timely manner, but it is not easy to find such a teacher in China at present. Practicing with VCD and reading books are also possible. Currently, many people in China start with books and VCDs. However, communication must be strengthened to avoid deviations in understanding the book.

Are there any time and environment requirements for practice?

It is best to practice on an empty stomach in the morning, at noon, or 3 hours after a meal in the evening. Other times can also be chosen 3 hours after a meal. Try to practice at the same time every day.

There is no strict restriction on the location, but try to choose a place with good ventilation, fresh air and quietness. It is also possible to practice at home with the windows open.

It is best to lay a half-centimeter thick carpet on the floor for practice, but it must be kept clean.

Are there any requirements for practice clothing?

It is best to wear loose, soft sportswear. It is best to have pants with cuffs to make it easier to practice handstands.

How long should I practice each time? Do I need to practice every day?

It is best to practice for one hour every day. If not, half an hour or even ten minutes will do. The key is to practice every day, otherwise the effect will be greatly reduced.

Practicing for half an hour every day is much more effective than practicing for 2 hours a week.

The key to practicing yoga is persistence.

How to adjust your breathing during practice?

In the practice of asanas and pranayama, breathing is generally done through the nostrils. Both inhalation and exhalation must be slow and continuous. Also, the exhalation time is generally slightly longer than the inhalation time.

In the process of learning yoga, it is recommended that practitioners should try to eat more vegetarian food, as it will be of great help in practicing yoga. Some women suffer from high blood pressure. Are they suitable for practicing yoga? According to expert research, practicing yoga does have a certain therapeutic effect on high blood pressure. However, for people with high blood pressure, they must not use inverted movements when practicing yoga.