Learning a new discipline and starting to practice it so far, we had always done it through traditional schools, through face-to-face assistance and direct contact with the tutor or teacher of that activity.
But the world evolves and with it also the human being and the technology we have developed, putting it at the mercy of our interests, offering a multitude of remote services, which was previously unthinkable to carry out.
This is the case of yoga, an ancient discipline that increasingly has more followers and practitioners. However, something so beneficial and stimulating for people’s lives, is not always easy to carry out and put into practice, either due to lack of time, distance to a yoga center near home or workplace, or because we are forced to travel often. Whatever the case, the truth is that if technology is at our service, let’s take advantage and get the most out of it.
These would be some fundamental recommendations to keep in mind when practicing yoga at home as beginners:
- Choose a quiet space to practice, without stimuli or distractions, that allows us to immerse ourselves fully in the instructions of the teacher who guides the class.
- Turn off the telephone, TV, radio… All those devices that may disturb during the class. We must assume that we have brought school home.
- Tell the people who live with you that you are going to practice and need a time of recollection and silence.
- Wear comfortable clothes and a yoga blanket or mat.
- Try practicing with empty stomach and bladder. Ideally: two or three hours after eating.
- Once we have taken the step of learning yoga, invest in all the accessories you will need: cushions, a blanket, a cloth belt, a chair … and have them around during your practice in case you need them.
- Watching the chosen video first is a good option to know what postures will be done and if it adapts to what you need at this time.
- Breathe calmly and consciously, if possible, with the diaphragm, that is, swelling and deflating the abdomen with breathing.
- Always listen to the body. Without forcing it, not going beyond where he allows you. Observation is very important to avoid unnecessary injury.
- It is not advisable to skip relaxation, it is very important to integrate the practice and receive all its benefits.
