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\"YogaAre you a beginner yogi? Or perhaps completely new to yoga altogether? Welcome! <\/span>First, congratulations on making the major decision to better yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually through the regular practice of yoga. There is seemingly no end to the benefits that regular yoga practice can bring into your life. Millions of people<\/a> are already in on the secret joy, relaxation, and serenity a daily yoga practice brings. <\/span>With all the information available on yoga out there, it can all be a little overwhelming for a beginner, but help is here! Read on for a few yoga tips for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best Yoga Tips For Beginners<\/span><\/h2>\n

The following yoga tips for beginners are the most essential when it comes to starting your yoga practice. Remember that everyone starts as a beginner at some point, and to go easy on yourself until you get the hang of things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slow and steady<\/b><\/h3>\n

Start slow and don\u2019t try to do too much, too quickly. Instead, work on the consistency of rolling out your mat every day. If we only showed up when we knew we would be perfect, we\u2019d never progress at all. In the beginning, especially, learn shorter, easier poses and routines that you can master before transitioning into more challenging material.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on your breathing<\/b><\/h3>\n

During poses and transitions, focus on your breathing. You will get better and better at poses with practice over time, so start with making sure your breathing is calm and measured. If you feel like keeping even breath is too hard, you\u2019re likely doing poses that are too difficult. Luckily, there are ways to modify poses, in the beginning, to make things a little easier until you build up your strength and stamina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Modifying is not cheating<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s ok to modify or skip a pose that\u2019s too difficult for you. As you progress in your practice, you may find that poses that used to be impossible are now easy. There is no shame in modifying a pose. In fact, it\u2019s often better to modify a difficult pose than to try to push yourself to complete it, which could cause an injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listen to your body<\/b><\/h3>\n

When your body is sore or hurts, it may be setting a boundary you need to respect. Everyone\u2019s body is different and making sure you aren\u2019t pushing your body past its limits is essential. When we push our bodies too hard, often the repercussion is having to slow down or stop and rest altogether. If we push through a pose our bodies aren\u2019t ready for, we risk an injury preventing us from rolling out our mat the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrate your Savasana<\/b><\/h3>\n

Savasana is your last pose. No matter how your yoga session went, don\u2019t forget to celebrate reaching to finish line. The mere fact that we showed up and completed our session is enough to celebrate. The most crucial thing we can do as beginners yogis is to continue to show up for ourselves every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take it too seriously<\/b><\/h3>\n

Remember, yoga is supposed to be good for your health; that includes mental health. If practicing yoga is bringing you more stress than peace of mind, it isn\u2019t helping the way it should. No one expects you to be the perfect yogi on day one. We all start somewhere and laughing at ourselves as we learn is some of the best medicine to the daily stresses of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More Yoga Tips For Beginners<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are a few more yoga tips for beginners to help set you up for success.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n