How to practice Yoga at home?

Made by

Muhammad Fatthul Hamzi bin Hj Jaman

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EP/24/024/08

 

How to practice Yoga at home?

 

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj" meaning to yoke, join or unite. This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual - body with mind and mind with soul - to achieve a happy, balanced and useful life, and spiritually, uniting the individual with the supreme.

 

The first is you need to buy a few DVDs or yoga flash cards to provide you with an organized routine. You may want more than one video to keep your home practice fresh each session. Then, find a suitable place to practice yoga in your home. You will need a quiet, open space to spread your mat. You should try to practice on hardwood floors, but if your house is carpeted, then you should the hardest surface available. The softer the surface, the more likely you are to injure your joints.

 

Next, pick a time to practice yoga when no one else is home, or at least at a time when you will not be bothered. Finding the time for yoga seems to be the biggest challenge and a main reason people choose to practice at home. Just be sure that you choose a time when you will not be distracted. After that, set up your yoga space. You may want to light candles or dim the lighting to set the mood. Lay out your yoga mat and assemble any props you will use during the session.

 

Lastly, keep a bottle or glass of water near your yoga mat, along with a towel. A towel can used to wipe off any sweat, as well as to soften the mat during certain positions. Follow a regular yoga routine. Most yoga classes start out with stretching before moving to positions requiring more strength. Each position is also followed by an opposite pose in order to keep the body in balance. Your home practice should follow the same basic pattern.

 

Make a commitment to your home practice by making it part of your daily routine. Try to set up a regular schedule for your yoga practice. If you are doing one long session a week, you can supplement it with 15 minutes of yoga every day.