What should you pay attention to when learning yoga for the first time?

Nowadays in some big cities, most women like to spend their spare time in the gym. Of course, they don’t use those fitness equipment to exercise, but learn yoga from yoga teachers. Yoga is a very good form of exercise, especially suitable for women, but everything has a first time. The first time you practice yoga, you will definitely feel uncomfortable and may encounter troubles. So what should you pay attention to when you first learn yoga?

1. Find the type of yoga that suits you

There are many types of yoga, and not every type of yoga is suitable for you. Every yoga studio offers a certain number of free trial classes. You can experience it first and then make a decision.

2. Don’t be shy about your body

People who do yoga in advertisements are all slim, but no matter what a person's waist size is, they can do yoga well. In fact, studies show that yoga can help people lose weight and avoid gaining weight.

3. Attitude is the most important

Compared to a set of yoga clothes and a professional mat, the most important thing is to have an open and peaceful mind. You should have a clear mind when practicing.

4. No need to pursue perfection

You may have seen yogis twisting their bodies like noodles, but this is just yoga at its best. Even if you are naturally stiff, you can become flexible with practice. In addition, you should know that yoga is not just about striking a few poses, it is also about adjusting your breathing and relaxing your mind.

5. Don’t be misled

To prevent potential physical harm and avoid being misled, it is important to choose a teacher who has professional qualifications and is experienced.

Taboos for women practicing yoga

1. Do not do yoga within one hour before or after meals. Yoga movements require bending and twisting of the body, so do not do yoga within 1 hour before or after meals. It is best to reduce the amount of food you eat before doing yoga to avoid increasing the burden on your stomach.

2. It is not suitable to learn yoga when you are emotionally unstable. Yoga is an exercise that requires the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. If you are angry, anxious or nervous, your muscle groups are tense and it is best not to practice yoga to avoid injury. Only when your muscles are soft can you practice yoga more healthily and safely.

3. People with blood coagulation diseases should avoid practicing yoga. Yoga movements require positioning, stretching and twisting of limbs, which may lead to reduced peripheral blood flow, making it more likely to cause severe blood clotting and trigger cardiovascular disease.

4. People with high intraocular pressure or severe myopia are not recommended to do the head-down handstand. Forward bending or headstand will increase intraocular pressure, so it is not recommended for people who already have high intraocular pressure or severe myopia to practice yoga.

5. Epilepsy and damage to the cerebral cortex. Many yoga movements involve stretching the neck. If you have epilepsy or damage to the cerebral cortex, bending forward and backward to massage the neck may induce an epileptic seizure.

For some people with osteoporosis, it is okay to practice yoga, but they must be extremely careful. Some yoga movements may be relatively large and require the use of limbs to support the body. If osteoporosis patients ignore advice and insist on doing it, they are likely to suffer fractures. Pregnant women should also practice yoga carefully. If possible, they can wait until after giving birth.