• Practice yoga under the supervision of a well-trained guide.
  • Do it empty stomach. If feeling very hungry, take a cup of milk, tea, and coffee etc., but no meals please. And, if you had one, make sure that you exercise at least one hour after a light meal and at least three to four hours after a heavy meal.
  • Ensure that you have your bladder empty and bowels evacuated before practicing Yoga.
  • Take bath at least fifteen minutes after the exercises.
  • The best time to practice yoga is early morning or late evening.
  • Wear clothes you feel comfortable in.
  • Choose a quiet, clean, and well-ventilated place.
  • Make sure that the floor is leveled.
  • Do not practice under the influence of alcohol, drugs etc.
  • Keep your breathing relaxed all the time during the yoga exercises.
  • Follow the breathing instructions and techniques.
  • Breathe via nose and not via mouth.
  • Yoga is not just about body, so put your heart and soul in it and don’t let your concentration waver.
  • Use yoga props like mats, blankets, straps, blocks, cushions etc.
  • Pregnant women, patients, and lactating mothers should consult their doctor and yoga guide before doing any exercise.
  • Women should be careful during their menstrual cycles as some of the asanas and movements might cause them more harm than good.
  • Take a 30 minutes break before doing other types of physical exercises.
  • Listen to your body. Do what it permits.
  • No jerks. No haste. Do everything with the right technique.
  • No half measures. No casual approach. Go the whole hog for it.
  • Make yoga a way of life.