| Yoga teaches us how to maintain harmony between | | | | plenty of nuts, fruits, salads and leafy vegetables. |
| various forces acting on our body. In case, we are not | | | | Chew your food properly. Do not be in a hurry when |
| taking care of our body, yoga shows us the way to | | | | eating food. Avoid tea or coffee, if possible. Limit |
| restore our health by taking control of our mind and | | | | yourself to maximum two cups of either tea or coffee |
| body. It is in our hands to take charge of our body. | | | | per day. Reduce your sugar intake, avoid junk foods |
| There are certain yoga basics which should be | | | | and untimely snacks. Strictly avoid tobacco as it will |
| followed while practicing yoga. | | | | nullify the benefits of pranayama. Try to avoid alcohol. |
| Regular practice. Do yoga regularly, even if you do | | | | It is required to make gradual changes to your diet and |
| couple of yoga asanas or pranayama in a day. | | | | make it a way of life. |
| Therefore, you should decide how much time to | | | | Avoid constipation. Constipation is one of the ailments |
| devote daily for yoga and then follow it strictly. | | | | which can prevent you from enjoying full benefits of |
| Beginners should not make very ambitious plans as | | | | yoga. Drink enough water and include sufficient fiber in |
| yoga requires patience. Set realistic targets and | | | | your food to avoid constipation. Your bowels should be |
| achieve them, it provides motivation for continuing | | | | clear in the morning before yoga practice. |
| yoga practice. For beginners, 30 minutes to one hour | | | | Mental frame of mind for yoga. Try to keep your mind |
| of yoga practice is adequate. Do not expect miracles | | | | cool and calm at all times. Yoga practice is not |
| overnight. Do not strain yourself while doing asanas. | | | | complete if mind keeps wandering. For most of the |
| Your progress in yoga will depend on your age and | | | | asanas concentrate on the body part being affected |
| health at the time of starting yoga. One month of yoga | | | | by that asana or on your breathing. A peaceful mind is |
| practice can show positive results for most of the | | | | essential for gaining perfect health, strength and vitality. |
| beginners. Practice yoga in a neat and well ventilated | | | | Essentially yoga practice involves the following |
| room by putting a yoga mat on the floor. If weather is | | | | aspects: |
| comfortable, practicing yoga in a lawn early in the | | | | - Restraining of senses. |
| morning can be a wonderful experience. | | | | - Following a simple diet. |
| Time for yoga practice. It is recommended to have a | | | | - Controlling the mind. |
| fixed time each day for yoga practice. One to two | | | | - Proper breathing and relaxation. |
| hours before sunrise is the ideal time for yoga practice | | | | - Regular exercise. |
| as oxygen content is high and there are no | | | | - Regular meditation. |
| distractions. As per your convenience, yoga can be | | | | - Continuous introspection to identify your weaknesses |
| practiced in evening also provided you are not too | | | | for self improvement. |
| much tired. Do not eat anything three hours before | | | | Do not forget to take a long rest lying in shava asana |
| doing yoga. | | | | for 5 to 10 minutes after your yoga practice. |
| Ensure proper diet. Make sure your diet comprises of | | | | |