For the past several years I've practiced yoga regularly. My mind has become crystal clear, my body is tone, I'm flexible, and feel better than ever. For me it was not easy to get started, so I'd like to share some tips to help you get over the initial hump.
If you've begun practicing yoga or have only done it a few times, but cant find the motivation to keep going, these helpful tips might bring you that feel-good feeling that motivates you to keep coming back for more. Yoga is such a great practice and I guarantee that if you keep with it and do it a minimum of once a week, within a month you'll feel more energetic, happier, and your mind will be crystal clear. Once you get over the initial hurdles, you'll start to feel the true benefits of a limber and flexible body and the feeling of a clear mind.
Get a strap Yoga Straps help you reach further by providing resistance where you'd normally not have any. Using a strap will quickly help you reach to those feet!
Take deep and frequent breaths It's critical to focus on your breathing because this is what helps you get deep into your stretches and realize vast improvements. Every time you breathe in, pull back a little bit. Then, as you breath out, push yourself deeper into the stretch. Repeat this for all your poses and stretches.
Clear your mind During the end of your stretches, spend lots of time relaxing your body and free your mind. Doing this will give you the biggest rewards. Focus on thinking about nothing and just observe the benefits that you're feeling from the stretches you just did. I guarantee you that doing this for at least 15 minutes will leave you feeling better than ever.
Protect your joints with a thick matIf you get an extra thick yoga mat, you'll have a lot more support and padding for any stretches that are joint intensive...if you sweat a lot, there are several mats out there that are skidless and have good traction so that you don't slip.
I hope this finds you well and inspires you to get going with a regular yoga routine. Your mind and your body will thank you! - 31856
If you've begun practicing yoga or have only done it a few times, but cant find the motivation to keep going, these helpful tips might bring you that feel-good feeling that motivates you to keep coming back for more. Yoga is such a great practice and I guarantee that if you keep with it and do it a minimum of once a week, within a month you'll feel more energetic, happier, and your mind will be crystal clear. Once you get over the initial hurdles, you'll start to feel the true benefits of a limber and flexible body and the feeling of a clear mind.
Get a strap Yoga Straps help you reach further by providing resistance where you'd normally not have any. Using a strap will quickly help you reach to those feet!
Take deep and frequent breaths It's critical to focus on your breathing because this is what helps you get deep into your stretches and realize vast improvements. Every time you breathe in, pull back a little bit. Then, as you breath out, push yourself deeper into the stretch. Repeat this for all your poses and stretches.
Clear your mind During the end of your stretches, spend lots of time relaxing your body and free your mind. Doing this will give you the biggest rewards. Focus on thinking about nothing and just observe the benefits that you're feeling from the stretches you just did. I guarantee you that doing this for at least 15 minutes will leave you feeling better than ever.
Protect your joints with a thick matIf you get an extra thick yoga mat, you'll have a lot more support and padding for any stretches that are joint intensive...if you sweat a lot, there are several mats out there that are skidless and have good traction so that you don't slip.
I hope this finds you well and inspires you to get going with a regular yoga routine. Your mind and your body will thank you! - 31856
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If you need help picking out some yoga accessories to get started, I would suggest a thick yoga mat and yoga mat bag.
