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Yoga helps you to awaken your inner body. We are trying our best to keep you update and give as much information as we can to help you at every aspect of Yoga. Anyone who wants to develpo their awareness and deepend their yoga practice at home, this will help you in all the aspects. Home practice allows you to enhance your life, a time you spend with yourself to nourish and revitalize yourself. If you expect too much of yourself in terms of your practice, it will turn into another burder or chore and you may give up completely. We strong recommand you to find out how much time you have at home and based on that make the chart to fit a yoga practice into your life. Choose a clean, quite space for your practice area, perferably with a bare floor and an accessible wall. Don't forget to turnoff your
phone while practicing Yoga to avoid any distraction. Ideally you will not eat for at least 2 hours before practicing. If this is not possible then please eat something light like fruit but stop eating before 1 hour you start your Yoga practice.
Gather Your Props:
Before you begin your Yoga practice, gather all your props. Initially, you may feel some resistance to using props, but once you learn to listen to your body, you will discover that props can take you deepr and help you feel better in pose. Used effectively, props can do the following:
--> Make difficult poses more accessible
--> Relieve pain and discomfort
--> Prevent inury
--> Release tension and provide support
--> Maintain proper alignment
--> Enhance movement
--> Create space in the joints
--> Develop awareness and understanding
There is only one drawback using props is that you can become dependent on them and not practice to your full potential. Here are the lists of props you will need to practice Yoga:
Yoga Clothes:
You should wear closthes that are comfortable and allow you to move and breathe freely when practicing yoga. Wearing flexible clothing is the best option, such as leotard, leggings or bicycle shorts, because your clothing will not move or get in your way. You can also wear a T-shirt and gym shorts if you feel more comfortable. You may want to layer your clothing so you can take layers off as you warm up and put layers back on as you cool down.
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Yoga Mat:
A Yoga mat, also called a sticky mat, is a thin, rectangular rubber mat that helps keep you from sliding on the floor as you move into various poses. A yoga mat is also made of material that is the appropriate texture. If you practice on a surface that is too soft, such as carpet, you man fin it difficult to balance or position yourself correctly. If you try to practice on a hard surface, such as hardwood, some poses may be too uncomfortable for your hands, knees or feet.
Yoga Strap:
A Yoga strap is a long cotton band, which may or may not have a buckle, and is usually 1.5 inches wide and 6 feet long. The Yoga strap is
useful aid when you cannot reach a part of your body with your hands, If you do not have a yoga strap, you can use any soft cloths or belt, such as a bathrobe belt.
Blankets:
Keep a few large woold or cotton blankets nearby when practicing Yoga. A folded blanket can protect your knees when kneeling. You can also use folded blankets to provide support for your body, such as placing a blanket under your head in a lying pose.
Chair:
You may need to use a sturdy chair with a back and a flat seat when performing some standing poses or seated chair poses. You should use an armless chair for seated chair poses.
Blocks:
Blocks are usually 4 X 6 X 9 inches in size and made of either foam or wood. For your yoga practice, you will most likely find two blocks useful. If you do not have a block, you can create your own block by wrapping a hardcover book with tape. Blocks are helpful when your hands can not reach down to the floor, such as in a standing twist. You can place any end of the block on the floor to achieve the height you need, but make sure the block is steady. Do not clutch the block, but only rest your hand on it to keep your balance. |
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Bolsters:
Bolsters are cylindrical or rectangular pillows that measure aproximately 8 inches hih and 26 inches long. They are usually covered with canvas or cotton and stuffed with cotton batting to make them firm. Bolsters are useful if you need a firm surface to prop up or rest your body on. If you do not have a bolster, you can roll up a blanket, stack folded blankets or use a firm soft or bed pillow.
Eye Bag:
An eye bag is a small cloth bag usually filled with flax seeds. Covering your eyes with an eye bag during a relaxation pose helps relax your eyes and face and block the light. If you do not have an eye bag, use a folded washcloth or silk scarf as a substitute.
Wedge:
A wedge, or slantboard, can be placed under your hands to reduce pressure on your wrists or under your heels to support your feet. A wedge measures about 6 inches wide and 20 inches long, the slope diminishing gradually from 2 inches high on the thick edge down towards the thin edge.
Facecloth:
A facecloth can be folded or rolled to create a small prop when needed. When rolling a facecloth, use rubber bands to hold the roll in place.
Timer:
An electronic timer with a soft beep is useful for timing your poses.
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