
When we think of yoga, we often think about the physical benefits: it’s a workout, and it can help you get in shape. But that is only one side of the coin. Yoga also has many mental and spiritual benefits too.
Yoga teaches us to be more mindful and present with ourselves; it helps us feel grounded; it gives us an outlet for our pent-up emotions like anger or sadness, which is necessary because these emotions need to find their way out before they fester inside of us; and finally, yoga makes life easier by helping us release tension from our muscles so that we are not carrying all this stress around every day.
So how do you know if you’re doing yoga right? Here are five common mistakes that yoga beginners make and how to avoid them.
Beginner’s Mistake #1: Not Breathing Properly
When you’re in the process of yoga, you should be thinking about your breathing and how it relates to your movements. The number one mistake I see beginning yogis make is that they breath incorrectly. Yoga is a workout and you need to breathe like you’re working out: breathe in through your nose to fill up your ribs, and breathe out slowly through your mouth.
If you’re having trouble with this breathing technique because you feel like snoring is imminent, don’t worry. Just take smaller breaths through your nose. And if that’s still not helping, try practicing yoga during the early morning or late at night when no one is around to judge you.
Mistake #2: Doing Advanced Moves Too Quickly
This is probably one of the biggest mistakes people often make when they are just starting out with yoga. If you have only done yoga a few times, you are probably not ready for advanced moves like inversions or balancing poses.
It’s important to progress at your own pace when you are doing yoga, so if it feels like too much for you, then don’t do it! The main thing is that you are feeling challenged but still comfortable with whatever pose you are in.
If you feel uncertain or confused about the pose, then chances are that it is too addogced for you. There is no need to pusdogourself beyond your limits, because yoga is supposed to be a practice that helps us become healthier and stronger not one that causes injuries.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Your Body’s Wisdom
Our bodies are kind of like our banks, in that they often know more than we do about what is best for ourselves. Our body gets used to the changes we make when we work out regularly, so it won’t take long before you start noticing some results from your yoga practice.
However, if you push yourself too much, your body will hold on to its resources instead of giving them up. So if you are feeling pain when doing yoga, stop immediately! I know it can be frustrating because you can feel like you’re not progressing (especially since time seems to fly by when you’re having fun), but that is where patience comes in.
Beginner’s Mistake #4: Trying Long, Advanced Yoga Sessions
If you’re new to yoga and trying a new posture, make sure it’s not too difficult for you. If your body is telling you that the position isn’t safe or appropriate for your skill level, listen to it.
As with any exercise, keep in mind that this will help boost circulation and increase flexibility of joints and muscles by strengthening them against the stresses of gravity. If you are a beginner, you should only do yoga as much as your body says it is okay with.
Mistake #5: Doing Yoga Poses Incorrectly
Typical blunders made by yoga novices are due to the postures themselves. Every posture has a right and wrong method, but here are some of the most frequent ways postures might be done incorrectly:
- Mountain Pose — Many people do the mountain posture incorrectly because it is a quick, easy pose to do. You don’t want to stick your behind out too far because this will cause a lot of back discomfort. Instead, concentrate on keeping your back and bottom completely flat by contracting your abdominal muscles.
- Chaturanga — A frequent problem with the chaturanga posture is that the shoulders drop and the butt is elevated toward the ceiling.
- Downward Dog — The majority of people attempt to do the downward dog at an odd angle, with the head and upper back, or a plank when what they should be doing is keeping their buttocks high and the top of their heads down.
In order to fix this common mistake, you just have to consider taking a little video of yourself doing the pose so you can easily review it, or have a friend give you feedback, or even hire a yoga instructor. This way you can make sure you are getting the most out of your practice session, or don’t even waste your time at all.
Conclusion
When you are first starting out with yoga, it is important to progress at your own pace and listen to your body. If a pose feels too difficult or uncomfortable, don’t do it! Yoga should be enjoyable and challenging, but never painful. If you keep these five mistakes in mind, you can make sure to avoid them and start doing yoga the right way.
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