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- Talk
to your doctor
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You should talk to your doctor to make sure practicing yoga will not worsen any
conditions you currently have.
- Grab
a book with pictures of the yoga poses.
- The
pictures will give you an idea of the poses you will need to do.
- Find
a class that fits your needs.
- There
are many different types of classes. Some classes are more 'gentle' while others
are designed especially for seniors.
- Find
a class that fits your schedule.
- Many
instructors give several classes a week. You will be more likely to continue to
go if the timing of the class fits your schedule.
- Listen
to your Body.
- Do
not push your body too far. If you feel pain stop.
- If
you can't do the pose. Don't force your body into it..
- Try
different classes with different instructors.
- Each
instructor is conducts their class differently.
- Try
different classes and instructors to see which instructor you feel most comfortable
with.
- Eat
light before the class.
- Try
to eat at least two hours before class. If you must eat before class, eat light.
- Have
a Yoga Buddy
- Try
to get a friend to do yoga with you. You can encourage each other.
- Stretch
- To
help avoid injuries, stretch before and after poses.
- Be
patient.
- Some
yoga positions appear simple but they are not. Be patient when attempting to do
a pose
- Use
Foot spray
- Foot spray
will protect your feet when you are using the mats on loan at your gym or yoga
studio.
- Try
sprays that control odor and kills bacteria and fungus that sometimes grow on
the exercise mats.
- Use
A skidless towel, yoga hand and foot gloves
- Skidless
towels, yoga hand and foot gloves are designed to stops hands and feet from slipping
when doing certain poses.
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