Common misunderstandings in yoga practice

　　Myth 1: Yoga is only suitable for female

　　Although yoga is extremely popular among women, yoga is not exclusive to women. In fact, men need yoga more to relax their body and mind and relieve stress. Almost all yoga masters in India are male , there are no fewer men than women among the followers of Western yoga.

　　Myth 2: The practice of asanas is the most important

　　Many people only care about whether their postures are beautiful, and do not pay attention to the coordination of movements and breathing and meditation. Yoga is an internal and external training of the body, mind and soul. Yoga postures are only a part of yoga. Meditation and breathing are the most important. Peace of mind healthy , the body will be healthier.

　　Myth 3: Only people with soft bodies are suitable for practicing yoga

　　Because of practicing yoga, the body becomes soft, and only people with non-flexible bodies are suitable for practicing yoga. This is a misunderstanding that most people have about yoga. Yoga only requires moderation and does not pursue the size of the movement. As long as the practitioner tries his best, he can achieve the desired effect.

　　Myth 4: Yoga is just stretching

　　Yoga is the combination of thoughts and breathing to complete postures. It is a combination of movement and stillness. It's not just stretching. Yoga does not require physical flexibility like dance or acrobatics. Instead, it pays attention to energy balance. It uses breathing to drive the body to move. The deeper you breathe, the more your body stretches. Inner breathing helps you open up your body's flexibility. This is more of a tactile softness than a physical softness.

　　Misunderstanding 5: Practice at home to save money and time

　　There are many yoga enthusiasts who like to practice their movements at home by following tutorials such as CDs or books because they do not have time to go to training grounds or for other reasons. This method is not advisable, especially for beginners.

　　When practicing by yourself, you will focus on pursuing the movement itself, thereby neglecting meditation and breathing. If yoga learners do not understand their bodies and their own limits, they will fall into blind practice and increase the chance of injury.

　　Misunderstanding 6: You will sweat profusely after practicing yoga

　　It is best to wait half an hour after practicing yoga before taking a shower. Yoga pays attention to energy balance. If you take a bath immediately, this balance will be disturbed.

　　Misunderstanding 7: You need to practice yoga at a fixed time every day

　　Integrating yoga into your life will achieve better results, rather than limiting your yoga practice to just a few times a week.

　　Misunderstanding 8: Do other exercises after practicing yoga

　　It is best to put yoga behind other exercises, which can have a good effect on relaxing the body and mind and relieving fatigue. If you do some strenuous exercise after practicing yoga, it will only strain your body and mind, thus breaking the energy balance.

　　Myth 9: Practicing yoga requires a vegetarian diet

　　Yoga never forces practitioners to be vegetarians, but with practice you will slowly find that your body and mind are developing in a good direction, and you like lighter and healthier eating methods.

　　It’s best to have an empty stomach before practicing yoga, but if you feel hungry, it doesn’t matter if you eat some fruit or drink a glass of milk. Especially for practitioners with low blood sugar, you need to add some sugar before practicing. It is best to wait 30 minutes after exercising before eating.