Yoga Exercises

Yoga exercises help strengthen the body and make it more flexible and also calms the mind and gives you more energy. Playing sports or doing strenuous exercises uses up energy.

Slow and steady motion is the key to going into or coming out of a pose. You hold a yoga pose for several seconds or even minutes and give attention to full, quiet breath. You should always relax into the poses.

You gently place your body into a yoga pose and if done correctly there should be little chance of injury or muscle stress. A particular asana is not repeated dozens of times, nor are you ever encouraged to push yourself too much. A yoga session is about balance.

People of all ages can practice yoga. They are easily modified to meet any need and physical condition. A skilled teacher can adapt most asanas by using chairs, cushions, even a wall or other props. If something seems really impossible for you to do then don't do the pose. You can always come back to that pose when you are stronger or more flexible.