What are the preparatory movements before yoga?

When it comes to yoga, most people will make a surprised expression. This is mainly because, in reality, most people don’t do yoga. It is for this reason that most people still have a lot of admiration for yoga. In fact, people who have learned about yoga know that it is not as difficult as everyone imagines. There are many ways to do yoga well. However, before doing yoga, everyone should remember one thing, that is, they must do proper warm-up movements to ensure the normal progress of yoga. So, what are the preparatory movements before yoga?

Preparation before yoga:

1. Turn your head

Until your ears touch your shoulders, slowly move your head in counterclockwise circles. During this process, keep your eyes open and move your eyeballs and your line of sight along with your head. Then continue to rotate in the opposite direction. Since this exercise may cause dizziness, it is best to sit down and do it slowly. In addition, closing your lips can also improve the effect of the exercise.

2. Hand and wrist movements

Step 1: Stand with your elbows slightly bent, and repeat the movements of clenching and releasing your fists 10 to 30 times. Doing this can improve blood circulation and energy circulation in the body.

Step 2: Lightly clench your fists and rotate your wrists counterclockwise 10 to 20 times. Then switch direction and repeat.

Step 3: Release your clenched fists and shake your hands quickly as if you were shaking off water droplets on your hands. This can relieve fatigue in your fingers and wrists.

3. Knee exercise

Step 1: Stand with your feet together or shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Grab the knee on the same side with each hand, and repeat the action of sitting down while exhaling and standing up while inhaling (if you have a large abdomen and find this action difficult, please do not practice this action).

4. Waist exercise

Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Put your hands on your hips, swing your waist and hips back and forth, and make sure to exhale while swinging to the left.

5. Ankle Exercises

Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, lift your left heel and rotate your ankle.

Step 2: Use the same method to rotate the right ankle.

Preparations before doing yoga:

No.1. Preparation of supplies

When practicing yoga, you can prepare towels, mats and other auxiliary tools for practice (see the previous issue of Learning Yoga from Scratch: Yoga Supplies for details). Beginners should make special preparations. Incense, essential oils, soft lighting, and gentle music can all help you practice smoothly in a peaceful atmosphere. At the same time, when practicing, you should prepare a set of yoga clothes with good stretchability, so that you can practice freely, comfortably and happily.

No.2. Site preparation

When practicing yoga, you should choose a quiet, clean place with fresh air. Try to leave the room and choose an open-air natural place. When practicing in the room, you should pay attention to maintaining air circulation, which is especially important for breathing exercises. Develop the habit of opening windows for ventilation frequently. You can place green plants next to you when practicing yoga. The floor needs to be covered with a soft blanket, which should be soft enough to allow you to stand comfortably, but your feet must not slip.

No.3. Schedule

There is no specific time requirement for yoga practice. The most suitable time is the one that suits your life and work routine. If you work during the day and don’t have the habit of getting up early, then evening is of course the best time for you. If you are an early riser, then morning is best for you. It is best to arrange your practice time according to your personal circumstances. If you don’t have to work, you can schedule practice time at any time.

No.4. Prepare your mood

When practicing yoga, your body should be relaxed and your mood should be happy. At the same time, it is natural for beginners to do poorly at the beginning. They must have self-confidence and determination, open their locked brows, stop frowning, smile happily, and practice yoga in the most relaxed and joyful mood.

In short, in the future life, before doing yoga, we must do these preparatory movements, which not only helps us stretch our limbs, but also ensures the normal development of yoga. Not only that, after completing these preparatory movements, we should also pay attention to many aspects when doing yoga. Only in this way can we reap the comprehensive benefits of yoga.