Do you know the 9 major misunderstandings about yoga?

　　1. Nine misunderstandings about yoga

　　Myth 1: Only people with soft bodies are suitable for practicing yoga

　　Because of practicing yoga, the body becomes soft, and only people with non-flexible bodies are suitable for practicing yoga. This is a misunderstanding that most people have about yoga. Yoga only requires moderation and does not pursue the size of the movement. As long as the practitioner tries his best, he can achieve the desired effect.

　　Myth 2: Yoga is just stretching

　　Yoga is the combination of thoughts and breathing to complete postures. It is a combination of movement and stillness. It's not just stretching. Yoga does not require physical flexibility like dance or acrobatics. Instead, it pays attention to energy balance. It uses breathing to drive the body to move. The deeper you breathe, the more your body stretches. Inner breathing helps you open up your body's flexibility. This is more of a tactile softness than a physical softness.

　　Myth 3: Yoga is only suitable for female

　　Although yoga is extremely popular among women, yoga is not exclusive to women. In fact, men need yoga more to relax their body and mind and relieve stress. Almost all yoga masters in India are male , there are no fewer men than women among the followers of Western yoga.

　　Myth 4: Practice at home to save money and time

　　When practicing by yourself, you will focus on pursuing the movement itself, thereby neglecting meditation and breathing. If yoga learners do not understand their bodies and their own limits, they will fall into blind practice and increase the chance of injury.

　　Myth 5: The practice of asanas is the most important

　　Many people only care about whether their postures are beautiful, and do not pay attention to the coordination of movements and breathing and meditation. Yoga is an internal and external training of the body, mind and soul. Yoga postures are only a part of yoga. Meditation and breathing are the most important. Peace of mind healthy , the body will be healthier.

　　Misunderstanding 6: You need to eat to practice yoga, and you must be fasting before practicing

　　Yoga never forces practitioners to be vegetarians, but with practice you will slowly find that your body and mind are developing in a good direction, and you like lighter and healthier eating methods.

　　It’s best to have an empty stomach before practicing yoga, but if you feel hungry, it doesn’t matter if you eat some fruit or drink a glass of milk. Especially for practitioners with low blood sugar, you need to add some sugar before practicing. It is best to wait 30 minutes after exercising before eating.

　　Misunderstanding 7: Take a shower immediately after sweating

　　It is best to wait half an hour after practicing yoga before taking a shower. Yoga pays attention to energy balance. If you take a bath immediately, this balance will be disturbed.

　　Misunderstanding 8: Do other exercises after practicing yoga

　　It is best to put yoga behind other exercises, which can have a good effect on relaxing the body and mind and relieving fatigue. If you do some strenuous exercise after practicing yoga, it will only strain your body and mind, thus breaking the energy balance.

　　Misunderstanding 9: You need to practice yoga at a fixed time every day

　　Integrating yoga into your life will achieve better results, rather than limiting your yoga practice to just a few times a week.

　　2. The correct way to practice yoga

　　1. Warm up before yoga

　　Yoga is a form of fitness. Remember to warm up for a few minutes before practicing. During the practice, listen to your deep, gentle breathing to feel every inch of your body as it guides you from one pose to another. If you feel unwell, you should delay your yoga movements.

　　2. Practice step by step

　　Yoga movements require careful practice over time and accumulation of experience. After you have a basic understanding of the movement in your mind, try it with your body. If you are practicing flow yoga or hot yoga, it will be more challenging. When you stretch or squeeze a muscle without feeling pain, tension, or fatigue, you can boldly let your breath lead your body to do better.

　　3. Choose a yoga teacher that suits you

　　Choose an experienced yoga teacher and keep his methods and style in mind. And let your teacher know your physical condition before class. Don't be shy to ask if your body is suitable for practicing yoga. If your teacher cannot provide feedback on your specific physical condition, then obviously this is a hint: he may not be suitable for you.

　　4. Find a practice method that suits you

　　Don't imitate anyone else. No two people have the same physical condition. Don't compare yourself with other practitioners, and don't get frustrated because you can't do a certain movement. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. You just have to push your limits as your body allows.

　　5. Comfortable to wear

　　Practice barefoot and wear clothing made from soft, comfortable, non-reactive natural fiber fabrics that will keep your skin Breathe better.

　　6. Get to know your body

　　Be familiar with all parts of your body, especially your legs and feet, tailbone, ischium, pubic bone, sacrum, ribs, collarbone, shoulder blades, neck and head.

　　7. Reasonable use of auxiliary tools

　　Don’t be afraid to use yoga props. They can help us better stretch various parts of the body and make our fitness process more efficient.