Do’s and Don’t of Yoga

We are often asked about the “do’s” & “dont’s” in Yoga practices. We’ve compiled below, answers to some of the common points of concern regarding the rules of practicing yoga.

1. The yogic practices should be performed in the morning or in the evening. DosandDonts

2. In the morning it is better to do asanas after bathing but before breakfast, in any case.

3. If you wish to practice these yogic practices in the evening, the best time is atleast 45 minutes before the evening meal.

4. Before you begin, it is better to wash the mouth and attend to your body functions.

5. Bathing is not recommended immediately after yogic practice.

6. Pranayama should follow the asanas and meditation should follow the pranayama.

7. Usually asanas are practiced only once a day.

8. Dress should be loose to allow free movement of the limbs.

9. The ideal way to start yogic practice is to spread a blanket on the floor, sit facing east or north in the morning, west or north in the evening

10. Start with a minute of silent prayer, open your eyes and start the yogic practices in the sequence.

11. Movements should be slow in every case. Sudden movements should be avoided.

12. If you feel that you can’t bend a particular part of the body, then do not force yourself. Bend to the extent you can and when you begin to feel the strain, remain in that position, without trying to bend any further.

13. After drinking any liquid, wait for half an hour before beginning the asanas.

14. If light breakfast is taken then wait for 2 hours.

15. If a full meal is taken then wait for atleast 4 hours.