Things to note when practicing yoga after meals

Every sport we do has many requirements. If we pay attention to the relevant requirements and techniques, we can complete it better. If we do not pay attention, there is a chance of hurting the body. Let’s take yoga as an example. Many people don’t pay attention to their diet before practicing. They will practice as long as they have time. The main reason is that everyone’s time is not fixed, and the time for exercise will be messy after being tired from work. It is best for patients not to do it immediately after a meal. So what are the precautions for practicing yoga after meals?

1. Before practicing yoga, if you feel any discomfort or you have just recovered from an illness, are pregnant, or have a minor heart disease, you must consult a doctor before practicing.

2. Practice on an empty stomach. Yoga practice should be done 3 hours after a meal. Because during yoga practice, the body's blood is concentrated on local muscles or organs to adapt to the needs of exercise. If you practice yoga shortly after eating, it will reduce the blood supply to the digestive system and affect the digestion of food. If your body really needs it, you can supplement it with some liquid drinks, such as yogurt, honey, juice, warm water, etc. Try not to eat within 1 hour after practicing.

3. Empty your bowels and bladder before practicing.

4. Wear loose and elastic clothes (if conditions permit, you don’t need to wear underwear to reduce external restraints); watches, glasses, and accessories should be removed, and practice barefoot.

5. Before practicing, you must warm up your muscles to relax them. It is easy to get injured if you practice with tense muscles.

6. During the practice, breathe through your nose except when there are special requirements to breathe through your mouth.

7. Complete the movement slowly, stretch within a safe range, and allow your body to feel a little pain, but do not exceed your limit.

8. The muscles tense when you inhale and relax when you exhale, so you must coordinate your breathing when doing asanas.

9. In principle, exhalation should be longer than inhalation.

10. When practicing, pay attention and stay inward, and try to feel the feeling of stretching your body. This will help you relax your body and mind and avoid injuries during practice.

11. When completing each posture, you must remain still and regulate your breathing (one inhalation and one exhalation is called a "breath"), so that your body and mind are in a state of stillness, allowing your inner peace to be fully revealed.

12. Do not ask others for help to complete the movements, or chat while doing them; maintain a regular, deep breathing rhythm.

13. Don't be impatient for success. When practicing, make sure each step is clear, proceed step by step, and try and practice according to the rules.

What are the precautions for practicing yoga after meals? Patients must practice yoga after meals, and they must rest for an hour before doing so. The stomach has not digested the meal right after eating, and practicing will cause stomach discomfort. The condition will improve a lot after resting. And those who practice after meals should also follow their own requirements and goals. If you want to lose weight, it is best to practice without meals, or eat some fruits, etc. If the patient is just exercising, he can eat properly and then exercise.