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Yoga Beginner--Getting it Right
By Mark Altman
When it comes to promoting relaxation and reducing
stress, nothing beats yoga. Unfortunately this isn't the case for everyone. Most
people who quit yoga think they fail because they are unable to get the
positions and technique right. In fact, the reason they fail is that they put
too much importance on getting the positions and technique right.
I do not profess to be a master of yoga. In fact, I am a beginner, with very
little skill. However I have taught drumming for many years, and the pitfalls
are similar. Here is my advice for yoga beginners.
Week 1 - Enjoy the activity:
Grab a beginner yoga video and set up your mat in a place that you can be
comfortable and alone (there’s no room for self-consciousness in this step). Go
through the exercises, but act as though you are a six year old having fun,
rather than an adult worrying about technique. Try all of the positions, don’t
worry if there are some you can’t perform right away, modify as necessary.
Week 2 - Examine the sensations:
By this time your body has probably memorized the routine (if you have been
having fun and not obsessing about technique, your body will have learnt the
movements quickly). Try to concentrate on your breathing. Be aware of how oxygen
and energy are flowing to, from, and through the various body parts. Feel the
release of tension and sensations in your muscles.
Week 3 and beyond - Observe the instructor
Most likely you have been improving your technique throughout, without even
trying. You have probably figured out which yoga exercises are the easiest for
you, and which are more difficult. Concentrate on the position you are most
comfortable with. You are most likely so at ease with this position that you
don’t even have to think about it anymore. The breathing and motions should be
second nature by now, so you can begin to observe and emulate details in the
instructor’s technique. Continue this step for each exercise.
Many people will try to learn yoga, and other activities, by only using the
method I explained in week three. Many instructors are guilty of teaching this
way. Unfortunately, beginners who start by obsessing about their technique may
never enjoy what is described in week 1 or week 2.
About the Author:
Mark Altman is the webmaster of
http://www.soundsleeping.com, a website containing
free relaxing music, sleep-aids, and tips for relaxation
and stress reduction.
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