10 Things Everyone Should Know About Yoga

Yoga is a way to discipline mind and body. It has become a popular method of exercising and staying in shape over the years. The practice of yoga renders many mental as well as physical benefits. There is more to yoga; know the things that you don’t know. (Image source:Getty)

People usually find it difficult to start a new fitness regime especially is you are a beginner. However yoga is not that difficult to start with. You can begin with simple yoga poses and gradually increase your level. Image Courtesy : Getty Images

There are many who turn away from yoga because they are not flexible. Where you do need flexibility, however, is in your mind. Instead of a flexible body, yoga is the art to develop flexibility of mind. (Image source:Getty)

If you think it is a challenge to master things because you haven’t done it before;  realise that getting in the door is the hardest step and we all have to start somewhere, be it practicing yoga or exercising in the fitness centre. Once you get acquainted, things tend to get easier. (Image source:Getty)

One of the less known facts regarding yoga is that it offers so many options that it can cater to everyone. Regardless of the age group, gender, fitness levels or even medical conditions, yoga offers something to effectively benefit everyone. Image Courtesy : Getty Images

Yoga may feel difficult at the beginning however with time and continuous practice it gets easier. Even the most difficult poses get easier after few week of practice. You begin to accept and memorize the poses and you can gradually move to more difficult poses. Image Courtesy : Getty Images

You thought the heart is the most important organ, it is, but not so for yogis. According to yoga, the most important body function is breathing. The workings of the heart are beyond our control unless we practice advanced yoga, but the workings of our lungs is the realm of our control. (Image source:Getty)

The true yogis practice yoga every moment of the day. Yoga gives you calmness and mental energy and is directed at more useful things, like becoming the person you always wanted to be. (Image source:Getty)

When it comes to yoga, there's a plethora of styles to choose from. Some of the yoga techniques are basic and gentle, while others are faster and more athletic. You can try out multiple styles and open up your mind. (Image source:Getty)

Yoga not only allows you to be physically flexible but you can also be flexible with your regime. You can listen to music while practicing or have chat sessions during breaks. Some yoga schools even incorporate humour during their teaching sessions. Image Courtesy : Getty Images

You can easily do yoga even with your extra pounds of flesh. While practicing yoga will help you shed the extra weight, it is not necessary to lose weight to be able to begin practicing yoga. However it is always better to change your lifestyle and lose the extra weight for health. Image Courtesy : Getty Images

Yoga may look simple, but it demands a physical effort like marathon does. Even in the basic yoga positions, you might break a sweat. Don’t mind sweating out; just be comfortable and ready to sweat. (Image source:Getty)

Yoga is a healing art form, but it’s ok to have injuries. To prevent and avoid injuries, you need to master the art. When you are injured, make sure you tell your trainer about it and don’t push your body. (Image source:Getty)

Yoga teaches us many things, one of them is to let go of things that are not serving us. Yoga helps you realise shifts happening in your life and brings your mind at peace with whatever comes your way. You find your inner voice and decide on things that serve you. (Image source:Getty)

Yoga helps you achieve a state of health and wellness by restoring the body, nervous system and immune system. Yoga can help prevent several medical conditions, including arthritis, stroke,  breast cancer, stress disorder and more. (Image source:Getty)

We look for happiness in people and things. Yoga teaches us that true happiness comes from within – it is within us all and is easily attainable. It makes us realise that making more money, being the best at everything or looking this way or that way does not lead to happiness. (Image source:Getty)