The don’ts of Yoga practice

By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Sep 11 (IANSlife) A regular and consistent yoga practice can do wonders for your health and over well-being.

The pandemic has accelerated the need for physical activity, and no wonder, yoga has emerged as the preferred choice.

Sarvesh Shashi, Founder, SARVA lists the top mistakes beginner yogis often tend to make: 1.Dont over-exert yourself.If on a scale of 1 to 10 -- 1 being easiest and 10 being the toughest -- every asana need not be a 10.Some days an 8 feels like a 10 and on others, a 15 feels like an 8!2.Dont hold your breath unnaturally unless the trainer specifically mentions this during practice.Breathe normally.3.Avoid practicing yoga when you are exhausted, during illness, Yoga should make you feel the rush of happy hormones in the end, not entirely exhausted!4.Do not practice alone.This one is more of a guideline.

If youre a beginner, its best to practice under someones guidance.It is not advised to simply read and practice, it may lead to a muscle pull or discomfort.While practicing advanced postures for the first time, its best to have someone assist you while doing these.5.Avoid wearing tight clothes and do not wear shoes.Especially tight upper body clothing will restrict the movement of the rib cage and lung that would result in incomplete breathing.6.Dont shower immediately, after a good sweaty workout, let the body dry normally and then shower for a normal cool-down of the body.7.Do not perform inversion or ‘feet up asanas, during the menstruation cycle.Preferably perform relaxation and breathing techniques.8.Do not perform any high-intensity workout post-yoga.Perform it before yoga practice for a better effect.9.Avoid drinking too much water during the practice.You can have water at a moderate level just to overcome your thirst during practice.(Siddhi Jain can be contacted at siddhi.j@ians.