In this article we propose a series of recommendations to help increase the benefits of Yoga. Thanks to these, if applied with consistency and regularity, the exercises become more effective because practiced in a more correct way. The teacher will help you to clarify any doubts.
Breathing. Takes place through the nose, unless there is any indication to the contrary from the ’ teacher. Your breath helps to work more in depth. Then, breathe and exhale in a calm and perceiving can slow massage the respiratory movement. If there is an exercise in Kumbaka (breath retention) don't overdo it too much in maintaining up to “burst”. Remember that results are achieved gradually increasing the intensity ’.
Awareness. The practice of Yoga is not working only in the physical plane, but also mental, emotional, Psychic & spiritual. More awareness we bring in, the more the effects in all levels. Learn to communicate with ourselves, controlling and synchronizing the breath , sensing the sensations of the body, the movement of prana.
Practice time. Yoga can be practiced at any time of the day but the best time to get more benefits is the morning. At this time of the day your mind is free from thoughts. In the evening the body is more flexible without feeling muscle stiffness in the morning. After the day's work, in the evening, the mind is more tired and in need of higher concentration.
Digestion. During the practice of Asanas the body should not work to make digestion. The stomach and the intestines must be emptied. Imagine what could be difficult to execute an upside-down position after eating and digestion in place. You should then make three or four hours from meals. A glass of warm water in the morning or before practice helps the evacuation ’.
Clothing. During practice we recommend to wear comfortable clothes and light. Yoga is practiced barefoot.
Location of practice. Yoga can be practiced both internal ’ external ’ all. All ’ in a well ventilated room, calm and peaceful, in an environment where there are no distractions caused by people or objects. All open ’ we recommend a pleasant place without strong wind. The practice does not go too long under the direct sunlight because the body overheats.
Shower. The cold shower strengthens the immune system, improves blood circulation and speeding up your metabolism. Should be done in the morning or before practice. We strongly recommend that you wait at least two hours after the end of the practice before brushing with shower. On the contrary, If done soon after, promotes the loss of prana accumulated with practice.
Positions. The benefits of Asanas derive from keeping them with the least possible effort. The longest are the times in which you keep the position, the largest are the results. They must increase gradually without expecting too much by themselves but with awareness. The static practice must be preceded by dynamic warm-up exercises as the sun salutation as heating. Flipped positions must be followed immediately by Posture, It is lying supine position to allow the blood to rebalance and prana throughout the body. If the position you feel excessive pain anywhere in the body, l ’ Asanas should be stopped immediately.
Contraindications. People who have chronic ailments may find relief with practice. It is important to inform your teacher issues to better understand the exercises to avoid and those more appropriate.
