New To Yoga?

Yoga Studio Calgary • July 24, 2018
New To Yoga?

Yoga is a personal practice, and with dozens of schools of yoga to choose from it can be difficult to identify a practice that suits our individual physical, mental and emotional needs. It can be hard enough to just choose the perfect mat! However, learning yoga simply starts by stepping onto your mat.

Here are a few tips to begin your yoga practice:

#1) Release Expectations

Throw away the idea that you should already be flexible or that perhaps you’re too old for yoga. Yoga is a process not a pose. What matters at the end of the practice is the state of your body, mind and emotions.

#2) Focus on the Yoga

Simply wear comfortable clothing while going to yoga class or when practicing at home- no need to be trendy.

#3) Practice on a empty stomach

it’s best to practice on an empty stomach or at least 2-3 hours after your last meal.

#4) Start with an Intention

Before beginning the physical aspect of practice, creating an intention can help set the tone for your practice and help bring you into the present moment.

#5) Enjoy your Savasana

You earned it! Don’t be in a hurry to get up and start moving about with the tasks lined up for the day. Learn to savour the moment and allow your body to rest.

Yoga like anything else, requires regular practice to experience sustained benefits. Be patient the rewards are coming!

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