| Yoga is something that so many people have become | | | | practicing yoga anytime between the ages of 10 to |
| interested in and it is for this reason that yoga exercise | | | | 100 years. |
| videos are leading in the market. Yoga is a glorifying | | | | Basics |
| journey that takes the person into a total fitness of | | | | Of course yoga asanas can be done at any age yet |
| mind, body and spirit. | | | | there are certain restrictions. |
| What is yoga? | | | | Children below the age of 12 years and adults aged |
| Our body is made up of many different things like | | | | above 60 yrs should practice each asana or exercise |
| muscles and bones and held as a single structure by | | | | for shorter durations. This is so advised since most of |
| using joints, much like the building we build using various | | | | the asanas require holding of the breath at least for a |
| materials and make it into a single structure using | | | | few seconds and this should not hamper their |
| cement. Luckily for the building it does not have to | | | | breathing |
| move, bend or even work. But we humans need to do | | | | For best results yoga should be practiced every day |
| that and much more. Yes our body is also comparable | | | | at least for 15 minutes. Maximum results can be gained |
| to the machinery we build that needs frequent | | | | when you practice it regularly for 30 to 45 minutes |
| lubrication and regular maintenance for smooth | | | | each day |
| working. Similarly our body needs lubrication from the | | | | Morning hours are best suited but not necessarily the |
| food we intake and movement through physical | | | | only time. Housewives and those working from home |
| activities and exercises to keep it running. This is | | | | can practice it anytime in the day while working people |
| where yoga comes in. After years of research and | | | | can do it in the evening too. Follow the food restrictions |
| practice our ancestors have perfected the art of | | | | strictly and anytime can be yoga time. |
| keeping the body flexible, active, young and healthy. | | | | To begin yoga asanas your stomach should be |
| And like the power of knowledge it can only be | | | | absolutely empty. You can start exercises after 3-4 |
| passed down but every individual needs to practice it | | | | hours of eating a full meal, one and half to two hours |
| to gain its full benefits. Yoga is an exercise that can be | | | | after breakfast or light snacks and at least 15 minutes |
| done in the comfort of your own home and it is for this | | | | after consuming any liquid including water. If you feel |
| reason many interested are choosing workout videos. | | | | thirsty just before or during exercises, take a few sips |
| Yoga is actually set of exercises (or asanas as they | | | | of lukewarm water |
| are called in India) which target each and every part of | | | | Exercise in airy spaces, avoid air-conditioned rooms. |
| our body. These exercises should be done is a | | | | Compared to other forms of exercises yoga asanas |
| smooth manner without jerks or pushes. The first | | | | do not make you sweat but fresh air can do wonders. |
| benefit of yoga asanas is it improves blood circulation | | | | Also avoid loud music. Some of the asanas may need |
| in every part of our body and activates the "happy | | | | you to focus on your breathing and with jarring loud |
| cells". People practicing yoga asanas regularly have a | | | | music banging in your ears this may not be possible. |
| "happy feeling" about themselves, do not confuse this | | | | Yoga should never be practiced on direct hard floor, |
| with positive attitude. This happy feeling comes from | | | | place a mat or any thick cloth. Yoga does not need |
| the fully nourished individual cells in our body that ooze | | | | specific clothes. But whatever you wear (including your |
| with energy. Secondly asanas constitute smooth flow | | | | undergarments) should be loose and comfortable and |
| of movement from one step to another meaning no | | | | not hamper easy breathing. |
| strain or physical exertion and hence yoga can be | | | | Watching exercise videos while practicing yoga will not |
| started or practiced at any age. Unlike other forms of | | | | only teach you the right postures but also provide the |
| exercises, yoga does not need specific equipments or | | | | much required boost to continue when you are tired or |
| dedicated place to be practiced. A person can begin | | | | feeling lazy. |