Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Benefits


Benefits of yoga-
  1. As your body relaxes all your muscles also relax except those muscles, which are used in the movements, so one can easily concentrate on the movement / particular muscle (effort).
  2. Aged and persons having diseases also can do these movements without much strain.
Prerequisites for Yoga -
  • Kids Yoga postures should not be practiced for long duration and asanas are to be maintained for very short duration.
  • Every day you should practice Yoga for at least 20 to 35 minutes to get maximum results.
  • The best suited time to practice is early morning hours, but it can be practiced in the afternoon after following food restrictions.
  • Food restrictions - stomach should be empty while practicing, that is you should consume solid food 3.5 hours before practicing and liquid 1 hour before.
  • Place should be spacious, clean, airy, bright and away from disturbances.
  • Yoga should not be practiced on bare floor but keep mat or carpet below.
  • Clothes should be comfortable, loose, clean. Undergarments are necessary.

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