There are definitely yoga poses that all of us say, "I'm having a hard time!" In such situations, we can become discouraged. However, "running away" is the last thing you should do in yoga ! Desire, discipline, perseverance and determination are the most important feelings that lead to deepening in yoga. You should not run away from these feelings and make an effort to stretch more and discover your soul in every practice.
We too; While you strive with determination and without running away; We will offer you tips that will make your postures easier.
Come on, onto the mats!
Focus your concentration on "Drishti"!
Drishti means focused gaze. It is used in yoga to focus attention on a single point and increase concentration. Drishti has eight types of techniques. Your gaze with Drishti; You can focus on the tip of the nose, third eye, navel, fingers or toes, palms or the sky. In this way, you can easily maintain your balance even in seemingly difficult yoga poses.
In addition to facilitating your balance, Drishti will also enable your yoga practice to be spiritually productive!
Choose the ''yoga mat'' that best suits you!
Choosing a yoga mat is very important to ensure that your yoga practice is healthier and prevents any injuries. Choosing a yoga mat suitable for your weight and height will allow you to get more efficiency. While choosing the wrong mat may challenge you in yoga postures, choosing the mat that best suits your yoga style and physical characteristics will make your practice easier.
In addition, it is useful to consider the holistic philosophy of yoga. As you know, Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence in yoga, advises respecting life and its bearers. It requires awareness, from the mat we use to every aspect of our lives. For this reason, you should make sure that the yoga mat you choose is made of recyclable materials that do not harm nature.
You can also purchase NuiYoga's recyclable, natural rubber eco-friendly yoga mats and support recycling!
Support your yoga postures with correct breathing!
Correct application of breathing, which acts as a bridge between our body and mind, is very important for yoga. Correct breathing increases our life force. Correct breathing in yoga; It is deep and rhythmic. Using correct breathing techniques in yoga; In addition to allowing us to get more efficiency from our practice, it allows us to easily control our body and mind in positions that are difficult for us.
Prevent postures from straining you with proper nutrition!
The foods you consume before and after your practice are very important for the quality of your yoga experience. You should be careful not to eat anything until at least 2 hours before yoga. You should not eat heavily on the days you will practice yoga; You should avoid consuming fatty and gluten-containing products. Because your belly is full and swollen during yoga poses, which may hinder you while doing your movements. You can enjoy your yoga experience better by eating lighter and healthier!
Avoid injuries with ''Yoga belt''!
An injury you may experience during your practice may take you away from yoga. However, you can prevent all kinds of injuries by using a yoga belt!
Yoga Belt is a piece of equipment that helps you in yoga postures that require flexibility and strain your body. With a yoga belt, you can reach stretches you cannot do without risking injury. You can deepen your positions without straining your muscles and ligaments.
Use ''yoga bolster'' to protect your body during challenging movements!
Yoga poses, which include practices that provide flexibility to the body while strengthening the muscles by actively moving from one pose to another, can challenge our body. Yoga Bolster is one of the yoga materials that should be used for challenging yoga movements. By placing it in your waist space, under your head or behind your legs, you can experience doing difficult positions more comfortably!
There is one more thing that will accompany your practice while doing yoga at home: Paying attention to the items in our article "Things to Consider When Doing Yoga at Home" can make both your postures and your practice easier.
''True meditation is about being fully present with everything, including discomfort and difficulties. "This is not escaping from life."
Even though yoga strains your body from time to time, you should not run away from it, you should continue to strive without fear or fatigue to progress further every day! Let NuiYoga 's environmentally friendly yoga equipment be your companion on this path !
Namaste!
