How to get into Yoga with 6 simple steps

It’s never been a better time to begin a yoga fitness routine, as it may help you achieve the inner equilibrium you need to weather this turbulent period. Yoga helps us cultivate a sense of calm and balance in our lives when these characteristics are lacking in our circumstances. It may also be customised to fit each individual’s body type or way of life. And you don’t even have to leave your house to accomplish it.

You must maintain a yoga practise at home even if you frequently attend yoga sessions. I think having exercise at home is a good idea since otherwise, it’s easy to get dependent on a single teacher, studio, or school.  As a result, it becomes much more straightforward to put your yoga practice on the back burner if something unexpected arises in your life, such as a worldwide epidemic. However, yoga at home may change and adapt to your routine no matter what’s going on in your personal life.

If you’re a beginner or have been doing this for a while in a studio or class, here’s how you can get started.

1. Begin with 5 minutes of breathing.

There is no time limit for doing yoga, and each breath is essential. Try not to take on more than you can handle, especially if you’re apprehensive about getting started. Make incremental, manageable commitments to your time instead of committing a significant amount simultaneously.

It’s also possible to begin by committing to the practice of just one position and see where it takes you. Listen to how much your body wants to move. When it comes to online workouts or yoga sessions, even if you’re used to 1-hour lessons, there’s no need to sign up for much more than a 30-minute session if that’s what feels great.

2. Getting into safe poses

This is especially important if you’re beginning yoga or practising on your own for the first time. When taking an online class, don’t be hesitant to rewind or stop the video to see what your instructor is doing.

You may practise next to a mirror or even take video or images of your practice on your camera or phone if you want to see it in action. Watching your body might be awkward at first, but it’s a great way to ensure proper alignment. Because of this method, I’ve been working on perfecting my posture.

3. Make use of household items as decorative elements.

Don’t stress about not having a yoga mat. A  towel can be used as a substitute for a mat if you don’t have much money.

Yoga props may be made from anything you have on hand. A few pieces of wood served as my first yoga block, and a dog lead served as my first yoga strap. If you don’t have any yoga bolsters on hand, couch cushions are an excellent substitute.

No specific clothing is required; wear something that allows you to move freely. Don’t be frightened to practise naked if you’re at home.

Plan to reward yourself with accessories or clothing if your practice takes off and you want to keep it up.

4. Yoga Equipment

You can construct yoga props out of practically anything. But the more you practise, the more you’ll want to invest in better equipment. To me, falling face-first on my yoga mat because I’m sweaty is the worst thing.   I’ve collected Yoga Accessories over the years, and I always search for more environmentally friendly apparatus and aim toward a wide range of sizes and shapes.

It’s a frustrating fact, but I believe that excellent yoga mats are typically costly and terrible ones are usually inexpensive. You ultimately want a mat that is made to fit your size, if you’re large or tall.

5. Yoga at home as well as online

Even if you currently have a regular yoga practice at home, you should try online sessions. No matter how well you know the yoga poses, the main objective of yoga practice is to quiet the mind, and that might not be easy to accomplish if you’re thinking about your sequences all the time.

As your practice progresses, you’ll acquire an internal library of yogic understanding, and you’ll find it easier to sequence poses naturally. After then, it’s good to let online teachers take care of the sequencing and let their words direct you to your inner teacher.

If you’re a student in a studio or at home, you’re likely to have similar experiences. However, even in the most fantastic in-person yoga programmes, your teacher might not be able to devote enough time to your individual needs. There are occasions when receiving one-on-one attention might be detrimental to your practice. The more you’re sensitive to criticism of your physical appearance, the better.

Online classes are, in my perspective, far less stressful than their in-person counterparts. Online programmes are ideal because there aren’t any other students in the room to keep you from learning. You don’t care what other people think. As long as your mat isn’t in the way, you won’t have to strain your ears to hear the teacher, and no one else will be blocking your viewpoint of the teacher. Because your children may practise with you on the mat, you don’t even have to arrange for childcare.

If you grow bored halfway through an online lesson, you’re free to disregard the teacher and go on your own. It’s also possible to drop out of the session and go again the next day. Practice, not perfection, is the proper term. All of this is OK if you change your yoga poses and are still not quite sure whether you’re still doing yoga correctly.

6. Your Wellbeing

Recognise that creating a home yoga practice is an investment in your overall well-being. Because you’ll have earned the joy that comes from yoga, it will be much simpler for you to try forms of exercise. The only method I’ve found to deal with situations like this is via the practice of yoga. There is no substitute for yoga when life gets too crazy to handle any other workout routine.