How to practice Hada Yoga correctly

There are right and wrong practices in yoga, and often small differences can lead to very different results. Try to break the preconceived concept of practice. It is important to read or listen to correct instructions completely. It is usually easy for people to quickly do half of what they listen to, and feel that they already know how to do the next half, and then work hard according to their incomplete or wrong concepts.

Practice regularly. Even if you only have a little time and can do very few exercises, you still need to do a few exercises you know and do the best you can. If you are nervous and stiff, you can do some stretching exercises, if you feel loose in your abdomen, do some strengthening exercises, etc. Integrate yoga practice into your daily life, just like sleeping or eating. It's well worth spending some time and energy doing this for your truly healthy life prospects.

Never in a hurry. Start each pose slowly, use 10-15 strokes to enter the pose and start holding it, which will give your practice extra benefits and effects. Maintain asanas within your own limits. The muscles must be kept tight to maintain the pose. As a beginner, you can start by holding each pose for 5 minutes. Then gradually increase the retention time every week. By repeating the pose three times, you will have done more than twenty repetitions of the practice. When you return to the starting position after holding the pose, you should also complete it slowly and in a controlled manner. If you fall down quickly, you will lose at least one-third of the practice effect and you will be easily injured. Never force when doing asana, or explode your strength in order to achieve a "further position." Do what you can and keep it. Pain is a signal to the body that advises you to stop your efforts or risk getting hurt. When practicing aerobics, the body moves very quickly. Because of inertial movement, sometimes your body sends similar signals without even realizing them, which eventually leads to physical injury.

Don't compare with anyone. Yoga emphasizes personal progress, and as long as you practice it regularly, you will find your own progress. You try your best to do it within your limits, and it may be far from the postures of other flexible people, but you will not get less benefits than them because your physical conditions are different. The progress of yoga can be seen. As long as you practice, as you increase your practice, you will gradually achieve the poses that you didn't even dare to dream of before.

Always concentrate on any exercise you do, which will allow you to perform well in the rest of the exercises. Especially in some balanced poses. Speedy or talking while moving, and embarrassing laughter when you don't do the pose properly can greatly affect your progress and the effectiveness of your practice. Simply continue your practice and let go of your disgust or embarrassment about yourself. Continue to focus on your practice and keep this practice uninterrupted, and you will gain more. Imagination will make your practice more in-depth. For example, when doing the lion pose, you can imagine yourself as a fierce lion and when the cat stretches, think of yourself as a kitten that has just taken a nap. This will make your exercises more interesting.

Take appropriate breaks between each group of exercises. The beauty of yoga lies in its elegance, so never feel exhausted or painful or tired during your practice. Control your breathing, allowing your muscles to retract from a pleasant stretch and allowing your body enough time to absorb what you learn from the poses and breathing.

Maintain normal breathing during practice. Many people tend to hold their breath when trying hard to hold their poses. This is absolutely wrong. Yoga emphasizes relaxation even while practicing. Keep the pose in a comfortable position as much as possible, then relax your mind and breathe naturally. After you practice for a period of time, you will have some corresponding breathing coordination requirements after mastering some postures.

Always keep your body relaxed, except for those muscles that are directly involved in the pose. Don't reflect your efforts on your distorted face in the mirror.

Editor's tip: The best time to practice is before doing everything in the morning and after everything is over at night. It depends on your special needs. Your body is relatively stiff in the morning, and practice can help you perform well throughout the day. Practice at night is easier, brings recovery and relaxation, and allows you to enjoy your sleep better. A private, ventilated, uninterrupted venue is ideal for your practice. Because you will do better by practicing while you are focused. A small non-slip blanket or professional yoga mat will give you great protection. (Editor in charge: Jiang Gang)