How to practice yoga and what yoga is good for

 

How to practice yoga and what yoga is good for

Many practitioners today do not practice yoga in accordance with the condition and capabilities of their body, but most do the same exercise (or exercises of the same intensity, which is also not good). A better way is to choose a reliable teacher who will know how to say what is best for you, your current condition and lifestyle.

The goal of yoga is not only to help you achieve a beautiful body shape and improve fitness, but also to achieve inner peace, emotional and mental stability. Practically, everything that is needed to successfully deal with today’s fast-paced lifestyle and the problems it brings. That is why the individual approach is very important and that is why yoga is not a competitive discipline, but everyone is progressing at their own pace.

In the beginning, patience and a plan are essential

Those who are at the very beginning and have not had any experience in practicing yoga, should give themselves three months of hard work to see results. There are people who have good experiences even after the first yoga class and feel the benefits of exercising.

All in all, as mentioned, individuality is crucial so you should keep in mind the age and condition you are in.

So find a yoga center or studio near you, or an instructor that suits you for individual lessons at home or online and start practicing. This practical step only counts and it is a true investment in the quality of your life and health.

four women in class perform a cobra yoga pose

Yoga and health

Now let’s pay attention to health problems and how yoga helps promote better health. Although exercise, specifically hatha yoga (the most popular in our area) is good for the whole organism, the greatest benefits have been noticed in mental relaxation, as well as in improving functionality and reducing pain in degenerative conditions.

A number of studies have been done on the benefits of practicing yoga, and researchers have come to the undeniable conclusions that yoga:

    Helps reduce inflammatory processes in the body;

    Improves the work of the cardiovascular system (lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels);

    Improves the quality of life in people with certain health disorders (chronic diseases, etc.);

    Gives good results in depression (lowers the level of stress hormone – cortisol);

    Reduces chronic pain;

    Improves sleep quality;

    Improves body flexibility and balance;

    Improves breathing;

    May relieve migraine attacks;

    Increases overall strength.

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Yoga for relaxation – Yoga nidra

Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a systematically guided meditation for physical, mental and emotional relaxation. It is possible to work without an instructor with recorded instructions that are followed. It is very pleasant and relaxing and it often happens that a new practitioner falls asleep during its performance.

It is done in a lying position and has been proven to be an excellent way to get rid of anxiety, stress, addiction, and it is also used as an integral part of psychological methods for solving mental and emotional problems and trauma.

In addition, it improves sleep, reduces chronic pain and enhances the feeling of peace, and clear thinking – all that is precious to us today.

Yoga for the hips

Exercises or asanas for the hips are among the most sought after exercises in yoga classes. Due to the sedentary lifestyle (sitting at work, in the car, at home…), the whole body suffers, especially the hips.

And it is yoga that can help to overcome these unpleasant problems – of course if you are disciplined.

The human body has 20 muscles that cross the hip, so any movement that stretches any of these muscles can be considered an exercise for opening the hips. Viewed in this way, almost every asana helps to open the hips.

It is interesting to say that the yogic tradition believes that the hips are a storehouse of negative emotions and feelings and the inability to let go during life, so regular practice of hip poses can improve both mental and emotional state. Interesting, isn’t it?

Yoga for the thyroid gland

By regularly practicing yoga and certain poses, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of thyroid problems, and in some cases to repair the problems and even cure them.

In cases where there is such a problem, it is necessary to practice under the supervision of an experienced instructor who will adjust the exercise program and guide the person through the process.

It is especially recommended to breathe, which can be done independently of yoga. It is recommended that people who are already taking thyroid therapy consult their doctor before starting exercise. 

If you want to learn more about this ancient skill, and especially if you want to learn how to lose unwanted weight and lose weight with the help of yoga, I sincerely advise you to get a phenomenal program called Yoga Burn and authored by famous yoga instructor Zoe Bray-Cotton.