1. Taking difficult courses
Yoga has various levels. It is very shocking when beginners start their practice or join the advance level courses as beginners. There’s a huge risk of hurting yourself.
It is like diving into the deep end of the pool without knowing how to swim.
Look for a basic class or invest in a
beginner’s yoga DVD.
2. Wearing wrong clothes
A lot of people try to hide the extra pounds by wearing loose and baggy clothes while practising yoga. Instead, wear form-fitting clothes, that lets you breathe and doesn’t make you uncomfortable while trying out different asanas.
3. Being Insecure
Forget about who’s judging you in the class. Everyone’s there for a purpose. Yoga isn’t one-size-fits-all exercise form. Everybody is different and asanas can be modified to work specifically for you. Yoga isn’t about being super-flexible or performing crazy stunts; it’s about connecting your mind with your body through breathing. You become flexible over a period of time while practising, not in a week.
4. Don’t go with a full stomach
When you are full, your blood supply is funnelled through your stomach to process the nutrients from your food. It leaves your muscles short-changed on the energy they need for a successful practice. Grab a fruit and a toast if you’re hungry. Nothing more.
