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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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How to Start a Yoga Practice |
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Our "How to Start a Yoga Practice" guide will give you the 4 basic steps to starting a yoga practice.
1. Learn how to breathe The most important thing to do in yoga is to breathe, especially when holding the postures. Learn Dirga and Ujjayi Pranayama to use during yoga. Most importantly, breathe through the nose into the belly. Read our Breathing in Asana article. 2. Start and end with a brief Meditation Start in easy pose or accomplished pose with a short meditation to center yourself and bring your focus inside. 3. Use Basic and Beginning Postures Start with our basic yoga pose sequences and/or these simple postures: seated twist, cat, dog, down dog, child, cobra, mountain, triangle, forward bend. Then explore the Asana section for more. 4. End with Shavasana (Relaxation Pose) Always end your yoga practice with Shavasana, resting and consciously relaxing your body for 5-15 minutes. 13 Comments
I like your site. I'm into yoga for several months now but I'm still learning a lot of things in here.
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September 18, 2009
yoga has always fascinated me, got the chance to practice it once and i have read about its benefit for the mind and body
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October 24, 2009
This is just what I was looking for. Logic told me I couldn't just start "doing" yoga to truly benefit. Great reading and understanding from the basics to in depth. Giving opportunity to make choice(s) of benefits for the individual.
Thanks for the site and information. Thank you for giving me this path. Now I can begin my own journey and see where it takes me 3
November 03, 2009
After reading my dear friend's comments, i decided to become a premium member to feel the benefit myself. thank you
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December 04, 2009
I'm a freshman in college and I have learned a lot from this site. I'm really enjoying yoga! Thanks!
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December 26, 2009
Very useful information, now my chances to become a yogi are increased. thanks a lot.:D
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March 16, 2010
I've just started within the last week and just found your site today. How have I never found it before? I will definitely be bookmarking this site.
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March 17, 2010
Thank you very much for this site! I am at the very beginning with yoga, this really helps me with the poses.
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October 02, 2010
Am new to Yoga and my MAIN reason to get involved is that, i want to cure my stammering once and for all so i want you to give me the APPROPRIATE postures to follow, i have read enough about it but am still not clear. I would be very greatful in anyone should help me.
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January 17, 2011
I have had knee replacement and can't bend or get down easily
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February 27, 2011
I have not started any yoga yet but i am 45 years old and i don't like the way my body feels...it was suggested to me to take up yoga. I am checking out your site for the first time today. LOTS of info..I love it..very thorough.
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May 03, 2011
I' m very much interested to start yoga as soon as possible as I don't like the way I feel and from the information from this site I'm sure it will be of a big help for my change
Thanks. 12
June 08, 2011
Should poses be repeated during a session? If so, what is a beneficial number of repetitions per pose?
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December 05, 2011
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Ahimsa, the yogic practice of non violence must be adhered to when engaging in the practice of hatha yoga. Respect your body's limitations and inner wisdom, if something feels wrong or dangerous, please do not do it.
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Please consult your health care practitioner before starting a yoga, pranayama or other exercise program.
All contents copyright 2001-2012 Timothy Burgin and Yogabasics.com. All rights reserved. Om shanti peace.
