Yoga is more accessible than you think. Yoga expert shares how to practice without special equipment.
How to practice without special equipment. (Unsplash)
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1. Seated breathing
Sit on a chair with both feet on the floor. Keep the spine tall and shoulders relaxed. Take five slow breaths. Do not force the breath. Just notice it and let the body settle.
Yoga begins when you pause, breathe, and move with awareness, not when you buy the perfect mat. (Unsplash)
2. Neck and shoulder release
Sit or stand tall. Roll the shoulders slowly five times forward and five times backwards. Then gently turn the head right and left. Keep the movement small and comfortable.
3. Chair-supported half forward fold
Stand behind a chair and place both hands on the backrest. Step the feet slightly back, bend the knees a little, and lengthen the spine. Keep the neck relaxed. Do not round the back or force the head down.
4. Seated twist
Sit tall on a chair with both feet grounded. Place the right hand on the left thigh and the left hand behind you. Gently turn from the upper back. Do not force the neck. Repeat on the other side.
If there is sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, or discomfort that increases, stop and seek professional advice. (Unsplash)
5. Stillness
Sit comfortably, close your eyes if that feels safe, and take five slow breaths. Let the face, jaw, and shoulders soften.
Naveen Sharma said, “This routine can take 5 to 7 minutes. Move slowly and breathe normally. If there is sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, or discomfort that increases, stop and seek professional advice. Yoga begins when you pause, breathe, and move with awareness, not when you buy the perfect mat.”
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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