1. Get a good yoga teacher – This is the most important tip. A good yoga teacher is priceless and can help you tap into the deeper benefits of yoga. How will you know a good teacher from a so-so one? Read the tips below and make sure your teacher follows them.
2. Do not push yourself into a posture – Indra Devi was a student of T. Krishnamacharya, the founder of modern yoga. She was one of the earliest woman yoga students. She went on to become one of the most celebrated yoga teachers of our times. One day as she was practicing the seated forward bend and was unable to reach her toes. She asked another student to push her forward so she may get hold of her toes. T. Krishnamacharya immediately stopped her, warning her that this may result in injury. Allow your body to open up slowly. As you practice regularly you will slowly be able to do some of the postures that were formerly impossible. A good yoga teacher will be extraordinarily gentle and ensure that you do not get yoga related injuries. A good teacher will sequence the practice in such a way that the body is slowly warmed up before more difficult postures are practiced.
3. Let your teacher know of issues you may have – It is important to let your yoga teacher know of any issues you may have. If you have high blood pressure certain postures have to be avoided. The same applies when you have back issues. A good yoga teacher will give variations or will warn you not to do a certain posture if she knows of your condition ahead of time.
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