Yoga knowledge that beginners must know

　　When many people first learn yoga, they just rely on enthusiasm and do not understand the basic knowledge of yoga. Therefore, they are easily injured in yoga, and often lose interest due to slow progress, and then give up. In the end, they complain that practicing yoga is useless. Actually this is wrong.

　　It is best to have an empty stomach before practicing

　　Keep an empty stomach for 3-4 hours, at least 1-2 hours, and do not overburden the stomach. The posture movements of yoga are centered on the human spine, stretching and squeezing front and back, left and right. Excessive burden on the stomach will cause nausea, headache, chest tightness, and even vomiting in severe cases during the practice.

　　Do not eat large amounts of food within 1 hour after exercise

　　After practicing, our intestines and stomach are in a state of relaxation and rest. Eating immediately will cause overload on the intestines and stomach.

　　In addition, after the exercise, the blood of the body is distributed in the bones and muscles of the body. Eating food immediately will cause a large amount of blood to flow to the stomach, which will greatly reduce the blood flow of the heart. Leading to increased burden on the heart.

　　It is not advisable to do yoga within 30 minutes after bathing or sauna

　　Bathing speeds up blood circulation, and yoga practice also promotes full blood circulation, which is bound to speed up heart rate , increasing the burden on the heart.

　　Indian yogis usually take a cold bath before practicing. The purpose is to cleanse the body and slow down the body's blood circulation, so as not to increase the burden on the heart.

　　Do not take a bath immediately after practicing

　　Sebum and sweat will form a sebum film, which can be very nourishing skin (This is also one of the reasons why yoga has beauty and skin care effects). Taking a bath immediately will destroy this beneficial substance.

　　Therefore, it is recommended not to take a bath immediately. However, for hot yoga, power yoga or body yoga training, the situation is different.

　　These types of yoga will cause practitioners to sweat a lot, and the toxins excreted by the sweat need to be washed out, and the sweat stains all over the body make people feel uncomfortable. Even so, remember that you should wait until your breathing and heartbeat return to normal after practicing before bathing.

　　It is not advisable to wear tight clothes when practicing

　　Yoga practice is different from general aerobics and body training. During practice, you should choose loose, sweat-absorbent and breathable clothes to facilitate physical activities. Because yoga is an exercise that relaxes our body and mind, clothes that are too tight are not conducive to relaxation.

　　The clothing you can choose is pure cotton or linen. For tops, choose something close-fitting. In order to complete some flipping and handstand type movements. It is best to wear loose pants with a tie at the waist.

　　The practice surface should not be too hard or too soft

　　It is best to use a professional yoga mat, or lay a blanket or large towel on the floor so that it does not hurt when you kneel down. Mats used for aerobics in the gym are not safe to use for yoga.

　　If it is too thick, it will not be able to provide the proper support when completing certain actions, and in severe cases, it will injure the bones. On the contrary, if the mat is too hard, it will not be able to provide the proper protection. In mild cases, it will cause inflammation in the stress-bearing parts, and in severe cases, it will damage the normal functions of joints and bones.

　　Movements should be slow during posture exercises and combined with correct breathing to achieve better results.

　　Breathing is usually done through the nostrils, unless otherwise specified. The breathing method generally adopts natural breathing, and some movements use abdominal breathing to relieve the pressure in the chest.

　　Most of the primary posture exercises are stretching exercises that do not require holding your breath. Breathe deeply and slowly. The breath should be coordinated with the movement, especially when maintaining the movement.

　　The posture and movement exercises should be based on your own maximum, and you don't have to do the same as the teacher.

　　Action exercises should be done step by step, and you should not rush for results. Doing it to your own limit is the safest and most effective way.

　　Avoid wearing accessories (such as belts, watches, necklaces, earrings, etc.).

　　These accessories not only affect movements, but can also easily harm the body during practice.

　　You should practice 3-4 times a week, at least 2 times.

　　According to the strict practice requirements of yoga, you should practice it every day. If you don’t have a long period of practice, you can practice it in several time periods. The important thing is to develop the habit of practice. To achieve the best results, you should do it at least twice a week.

　　In fact, you don’t have to take classes in a yoga studio or fitness center to practice yoga. We spend more than 15 minutes every day at home or in the office practicing yoga postures or breath adjustment, and we can also achieve satisfactory results.

　　If any discomfort or discomfort occurs during the exercise, the exercise should be stopped immediately.

　　You should concentrate on doing the exercises so that you can get better results. And concentration allows you to feel immediately when your body feels uncomfortable and stop immediately to avoid hurting yourself.

　　Exercises should be performed barefoot

　　This will relax your feet and provide them with better adhesion, a more direct feel, and a more stable posture. In addition, it can also play a role in rubbing the feet.

　　Have a bowel movement before practicing

　　It is best to empty the body of debris before practicing, so that the body can be cleansed and the yoga practice can be completed more focused. Finally, don’t forget to communicate with the teacher in time before and after practice so that your questions can be resolved promptly.