Dos and Don’ts Of Yoga

Listed below are a few basic but essential points to be followed and abide by while doing Yoga:

Dos for Yoga

• Wake up early in the morning and then perform your daily ablutions mandatorily, brush your teeth thoroughly, clean your tongue and preferably take a bath and then begin your yoga.
• A fresh mind and well-rested body sync with yoga practice better so ensure you get sound sleep the night before and begin early in the morning. 
• To get the best out of yoga asanas practice early in the morning, it is preferred to practice yoga early in the morning, after taking a bath and on an empty stomach but can be performed without taking a bath. 
• Make sure to cool your body down post your practice of yoga and then go for a bath.
• Yoga asanas should be performed in a peaceful environment and should not be hurried.  Exertions, stress or strains are a big no-no. 
• Performance of the yoga asanas movements should be slow, rhythmic and non-jerky. Stick to yoga practice every day regularly and preferably at the same time. 
• If one experiences an urge to pass urine while or after doing Yoga and so one should avoid holding the urine back forcefully for a very long period. Also, try not to suppress sneezing, coughing and more. In case, you feel dehydrated or thirsty, you can drink water in small quantities.
• Include green, easy-to-digest vegetarian foods in your daily meals.
• If possible, perform yoga in open, or keep the doors, and windows open for fresh air and light.
• Always practice yoga using a mat or carpet on a levelled floor.
• Doing your yoga asana practice in a fixed place everyday benefits more, if possible choose a place which gets early morning tender sunrays first.
• While practising yoga, you must concentrate only on yoga and try to keep away from unwanted thoughts.