Hatha yoga practice must develop a certain strength base

For everyone, no matter how old they are or how professional they are, the most important thing in hatha yoga is not the flexibility of the body and the ability to perform difficult postures; it is "awareness (perception)"-awareness of the body and awareness of the breath. From consciousness (perception) to control (senses), and then from control (senses) to a state of compassion and perfection.

No matter how simple the posture is, practitioners who fully devote themselves to consciousness (perception) can be called "advanced practitioners"; conversely, no matter how difficult the posture is, practitioners whose consciousness (perception) is completely scattered can only be called "beginners." Hatha yoga not only trains our bodies but also trains our minds, so we need to focus our attention completely.

"In hatha yoga practice a certain strength base must be developed" to strengthen the joint tissue, tendons, ligaments and fascia that encases the muscles.

Before you have the strength and skills to protect these very important joints, if you try to stretch too much, various pain and discomfort will occur frequently in your body.

Therefore, stretching and proper flexibility should be placed second to yoga practice.

The start and end of each posture should be slow and always accompanied by awareness. You will quickly feel how your body is working as a whole, and you will then eliminate any sudden behaviors and inconsistencies in practice.

Forcing yourself to experience a painful stretch not only causes injury, but also causes a series of fears and worries. Also, your nervous system will store these memories, and these subconscious thoughts will prevent you from practicing this pose again in the future.

Try practicing at the same time and in the same place every day. This habit will make it easy to judge how you are changing day by day. Early morning is the best time to improve your health-the stiffness that appears in your body in the morning guides you where you need your careful attention and attention most. Later in the day, you risk injury by losing that sensitivity.

The benefits of hatha yoga go beyond making the body stronger and more flexible. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)