Perhaps signing up for yoga classes was one of your healthy New Year’s resolutions ? I have found that yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age and it does a body good . . . both inside and out. And contrary to popular belief, yoga is so much more than just stretching – it’s a union of the mind, body, and spirit. Here are some tips I’ve learned after years of practice that should help you get started. Inhale and exhale: Breathing is an integral part of yoga. It’s easy to become so focused on achieving a

particular pose that we tense up and forget to breathe. Proper breathing in yoga keeps you mindful of your practice and aware of each movement. Once connected to your breath, balance improves, muscles relax, and you’re less prone to injury - hello, oxygen! The best way to breathe during yoga is deep down in your diaphragm (the large muscle right below your lungs). Slowly expand the lungs, pressing down the diaphragm, and causing your abdomen to expand as your lungs fill with air. Keep reading for more tips.

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Tiny Yet Mighty Tips For Beginner Yogis