Q1. Can yoga be done on an empty stomach?
The best way to sit for practice is on an empty
stomach. However a practitioner may have a cup of milk before an hour if
it is required. But it is strictly forbidden to practice right after
having a heavy meal. Even having a session when thirsty or on an empty
stomach is not recommended.
Q2. Is 'warming up' required for yoga?
There is absolutely no need of 'warming up' before
a yoga session. However, there can be stiffness in muscles in the
initial period but a continuous practice of asanas will ease them. Doing
simple asanas and Surya Namaskars can gradually loosen the stiff
muscles and joints.
Q3. What is the ideal time a practitioner needs to spend daily on his practice?
The ideal time for practicing yoga daily is 1
hour. However, initially it can be half-an-hour but with gradual
practice it should live upto 1 hour. One important factor should be kept
in mind that a session shouldn't exceed more than an hour including
Savasana.
Q4. What if a practitioner exercises for more than the time allotted?
It is highly recommended that a practitioner must
maintain the time limit of his practice. Exceeding the time limit then
may result in pulled muscles, torn tendons, strained joints and slipped
disc.
Q5. What is the practical way of performing a wide range of yoga in every session?
It is not possible for a practitioner to practice
every single asana regularly. It is advisable to pick 10 basic yoga
asanas which should include one Mudra, one Bandha and one Pranayama
along with the asanas for regular practice, which will help to keep a
person healthy and youthful. However, a few extra postures are always
encouraged for greater effect but they should be practiced within the
stipulated time for the session.
Q6. Are variations in exercises recommendable?
The rule for yoga is the practice of the principle
ones. There can be variations also to break the monotony of the same
kind of yoga. But the principle ones cannot be neglected for the
practice of the variations. However, they can be performed as extras
within the stipulated time.
Q7. How can a beginner avoid straining?
It is always recommended not to perform any kind
of asanas that may affect the weaker organs or show on your face that
you are straining yourself. It is highly discouraged to bring any kind
of violence to any part of the body which in may strain a muscle or tear
a tendon. Yoga must be practiced with pleasure and every movement of it
must be enjoyed thoroughly.
Q8. What is the benefit of practicing yoga daily?
The best thing of practicing yoga regularly is
that practitioner will never feel fatigue, even at the end of the
session. It could be that initially one gets tired after the entire
session or after practicing some exercises. But with daily practice the
fatigue disappears and makes a person fit and fine.
Q9. Why shouldn't a practitioner feel fatigue after a yoga sessions?
A proper practice session of yoga can't make a
person tired. Rather it will leave behind a lease of freshness as if the
person has just awakened from a sound sleep.
Q10. What if a practitioner doesn't feel fine after practicing yoga?
If a practitioner doesn't feel fine after
performing his yoga session then it should be noted that either his
techniques are wrong or he is straining himself too much.
Q11. What if a practitioner feels tired while performing yoga?
If a beginner feels tired after performing a
posture then he should consider stopping his session immediately. It is
recommended to carry out Savasana only, for relaxation and if even that
doesn't help, it is better to take a glass of milk 15 minutes after the
session.
Q12. Why does a beginner experience pain in the initial days?
In the initial stage, a beginner faces several
pains because his muscles and joints are stiff. But with gradual
practice the elasticity of the body increases and he no longer complains
of pain.
Q13. When should the practice be stopped for a beginner?
The practice should be immediately put to a halt,
when a practitioner is facing severe pain in any part of the body due to
any of the posture. Particularly, if the pain arises in the chest,
abdomen or back then that posture should be strictly avoided and a
doctor should be consulted. The exercise may be resumed only after the
pain is gone.
Q14. When should a beginner avoid performing strenuous yoga?
Yoga practice should be avoided during the time of
illness like cough and cold, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or any
systematic upset. Moreover, after any kind of surgical operations yoga
should be resumed only after consulting a doctor. When a practitioner is
not feeling comfortable or easy on a particular day, asasnas should not
be practiced, except Savasana which can be done for relaxation.
Q15. Why should we practice yoga daily?
The choice between a fretful life and a healthy
life has to be picked up by an individual. If a person has more time for
other activities without giving time to himself at all, then he misses
his own good health. A well known doctrine says 'Health is wealth'.
Therefore it is our duty to keep fit and fine to our level best. Regular
yoga practice keeps a person away from sickness, fatigue and tension.
Especially, in the modern age where living is stressful, yoga for an
hour is inevitable.
Q16. How much of importance is there in the final pose of each asana?
Refinement of any activity is very important. In
case of a posture it is very important to achieve the correct pose.
However, it is more important to attain stability while doing the
posture which finally leads to 'final pose' and this comes with regular
practice and dedication to the work given. The act also sharpens one's
intelligence towards perfection.
Q17. Is it correct to force a beginner to keep practicing inspite of a pain?
Rebuking a beginner can be a severely discouraging act. Infact, a
teacher should always try the shoes of the learner, thereby coming down
to the student's level and teach him to grow up with his exercises,
gradually. At this point of time, a student requires a psychological
boosting to be cured from his body aches and continue further.
Q18. Are there any side effects of performing excess yoga?
Over indulgence to any activity has an adverse effect. Similarly,
too much of yoga for an extended period of time will end up creating
irritations in the body. Excessive practice can lead to fatigue,
sleepless nights, increase in blood pressure, dehydration and premature
aging. Even certain exercises done for a prolonged period of time can
cause damage to brain and circulatory system.
Q19. How does a beginner get to know whether he has mastered the asana perfectly?
It's very important to test the improvement of a pose which is
heading towards perfection. However, the easiest way to know is that
when posture happens spontaneously, then one should assume that he has
attain perfection in that particular pose. For example, as walking
happens to us naturally in the similar way the pose should come to us
naturally when we are practicing it, without any difficulty.
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