Benefits of Yoga for Beginners-
* As the body relaxes all the muscles also relax excluding those that are used in the movements. Hence you can easily concentrate on the movement of a particular muscle. * Aged and infirm people also can perform these movements without much strain.
Yoga basics of beginners:
* Those below 12 years of age should not practise Yoga poses for long and should also not maintain asanas for very long. * Practice Yoga for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily, to derive maximum results. Start with beginner yoga poses. * The best suited time for Yoga practice is early morning; but you can practice in the evenings as well * See that your stomach is empty while practicing. This means you should have solid food 3 – 5 hours before practicing and liquids 1 hour before. * See that your practice space is spacious, clean, airy and far from disturbances. * Never practise Yoga on a bare floor; always spread a mat or carpet below. * Your clothes must be loose, comfortable and clean. * Undergarments are mandatory. * Yoga favors a vegetarian diet. However, as far as possible try to avoid spicy foods.
Yoga Postures of beginners (Asanas):
* Asanas are the 3rd limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Yogasanas bestow good physical health, control over your mind and power of concentration. * Yoga is different from other forms of exercise since it does not involve rapid movements. Here the movements are very slow and steady. * The practise of Yogasanas bestow relaxation that, subsequently, lowers levels of stress & strain. * During Yogasana practice, very few calories are consumed. * Subsequently, the body’s metabolism rate also drops. This means slower aging process.