When is the best time to practice yoga?

Yoga is not unfamiliar to many friends, but many friends do not know when is the best time to practice yoga, especially beginners. Many beginners will feel headache about choosing a suitable time for yoga practice and regard it as an obstacle to persisting in practice. So when is the best time to practice yoga? Let’s take a closer look below.

Early morning on an empty stomach is the best time to practice yoga:

It is best to practice before 8 am. Because the energy consumed by practicing yoga on an empty stomach in the early morning comes from fat, not muscle. After a night of rest and purification, the waste in the intestines and bladder has been cleared out. At this moment, nature has gathered the most energy, and it is also the quietest time of the day. Our minds are awake and undisturbed, and we can concentrate on the practice. At this time, you are most likely to deeply experience the connection and coordination between body, mind and spirit, as well as the charm of yoga as an "art of body, mind and spirit". With day-to-day accumulation, you will soon feel your own progress. This regular practice can free you from the chaotic and disorderly life and help you develop good living habits of keeping to a regular schedule. Your physical and mental health will improve as a result, and as long as you practice it every day, you can also achieve the effect of losing weight! In addition, practicing yoga in the morning can also increase your metabolic rate for the whole day.

Generally, you can practice for about 30 minutes on an empty stomach in the early morning. It also depends on the physical condition of each practitioner. For those who are in the early stages of practice, it can be a few minutes or dozens of minutes. As the practice time and frequency of practice increase, you can increase the practice time appropriately. But this does not mean that the longer the yoga practice time, the better. You should listen to your body's feelings and determine the practice time based on your body's reaction.

More specific practice time suggestions:

Practice in the morning before the sun comes out, at noon when the sun is overhead, in the evening after sunset, and in the early morning at midnight. Different contents should be practiced at different times, such as practicing more asanas in the morning, practicing more meditation at noon and in the evening, and so on. When practicing yoga, the body should remain in a normal and quiet state. If you feel unwell or are sick, try not to practice. Never exceed the capacity of your body. Of course, these are just suggestions. You can also flexibly adjust the practice time according to your own situation. However, try to choose a time period without interference to avoid being unable to concentrate on practice due to external disturbances. After practicing yoga, you will find that your life will become healthier and more fulfilling, and these good feelings will strengthen your determination and confidence to persist in the practice.

The above is all about when is the best time to practice yoga. In fact, as long as your physical and mental condition allows, there is no time limit for yoga practice. You can do it at any time of the day that is convenient for you. The key is to persevere. However, it is best for everyone to practice at the same time every day, so that your practice can achieve better results.