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June 21 is International Yoga Day. Have you ever wondered whether you are performing a yoga pose correctly? You may be making mistakes that can counter the advantages of yoga and be downright dangerous. Avoid these common mistakes to makeyoga work for you.
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Hold your breath may be okay for weight training but not yoga. You can negate the benefits of yoga if you are breathing improperly. Some of the poses require you to breathe normally whereas some require deep breathing. Learn the right breathing technique first.
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Do not try to perform any poses if you have a history of injury or conditions as this may aggravate the condition. Tell your instructor about your injuries so that he or she can suggest appropriate asanas.
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One of the most common mistakes you may make is pushing your body too hard to get into the poses. Do not overdo it as it can lead to injury. Hold the position and stretch as much as you can.
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You may enjoy a week’s yoga class, but yoga may fall on the bottom of your to-do list because of work, family responsibilities and errands. Make sure that you are consistent with yoga to reap its benefits.
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Another big mistake you could be making is that you are performing the asanas without proper guidance. Make sure you master the asanas from a certified instructor before you try them out on your own.
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If you are skipping the warm up, you are increasing the chances of overstretching your body. Make sure you warm up as it will reduce the chances of an injury and help you get into the advanced poses easily.
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If you are not cooling down after a yoga session, you are likely to end up feeling nervous and scattered. Cooling down allows your cardiovascular and nervous system to return to normal functioning. Make sure that you relax for 6 minutes after every hour of practice.
