1. Take it easy.
Give your body the time and experience it needs to get use to the yoga postures.
2. If it hurts, don’t do it.
Be attuned with your body. If a movement doesn’t feel right, use a modification, or go just as far as your body feels comfortable.
3. It’s all in the breath.
Always focus on your breath, especially in the poses that are more challenging for you.
4. Find sensation in each posture.
When you feel a good stretch or a muscle being challenged, hold there. Don’t push too much and feel pain.
5. Use props, such as yoga blocks, pillows, chairs, towels, or a strap.
Props provide support helping you achieve yoga’s goals without straining your body.
6. Be patient.
With a consistent yoga practice your body can rejuvenate, strengthen, and become more flexible. But it’s a process and doesn’t happen overnight.
7. Find a buddy!
Ask family member or friend to join you. Why selfishly keep all this good stuff to yourself? Healing and vitality loves company!
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