Many people would love to try yoga but find taking that first step or the first class a little bit daunting.
So if you are thinking of doing some home yoga exercises here are some tips to help you to start off correctly.
When you are performing yoga you will be putting a certain amount of pressure on your body.
So with this in mind you will need to perform your exercises on either a proper yoga mat or just on a blanket to start with.
Like most work out routines you must make sure that you stretch properly before you attempt to do any yoga exercises.
This is because when you do your yoga exercises for the first time you will undoubtedly get into some positions that your body has not experienced before.
Stretching will enable the muscles to freely get into these positions and you should feel the benefits more.
When practicing yoga try not to overdo the exercises.
It is better if you know what your body's limits are and stick to them rather than trying to overdo things straight away.
Try to pace yourself and start off with basic poses at first until you are used to them.
Yoga should be relatively simple and you should feel relaxed doing the exercises.
One you have mastered these basic poses then you can advance to the next level.
The first pose to learn is basically a meditation pose known as the Sukhasana.
With this pose you basically sit with your legs crossed and your feet below them.
Then you just lightly hold on to your knees.
When doing this pose your back should be straight and you should try to take deep breaths slowly and calmly.
This should ensure that you are fully relaxed before the session starts.
There are quite a few different sessions that you could choose from so try to study and explore them all and your body and mind will benefit from your yoga experience.