To give a quick introduction, Yoga is an ancient Hindu discipline that involves breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures and is widely practiced for health and relaxation.
First
Yoga requires you to be super flexible
As one ages, their body takes on a natural rigidity. So it’s completely okay if your body can’t stretch to the fullest while performing certain asanas. Thus we bust our first myth – anybody with any level of flexibility can successfully reap the benefits of yoga. What’s more, the more you practice, you grow more flexible!
Second
Yoga is only for one religion
Totally False! Body, mind, and soul exist across the barriers of religion and communities. Yoga is practiced by people across the globe, all from different religions, ethnicities, and communities, and is not bound by the practices of any religion! There are so many types of yoga – ranging from aerial yoga to hatha yoga – no religion involved
Third
You can learn it from books
Learning yoga without an instructor does more harm than good! An instructor guides you through appropriate breathing techniques, posture, and knows your body’s limits. Doing asanas and breathing techniques incorrectly can often lead to chronic pain, aches, sprains, and more. Instead, skip the book.
Fourth
It takes too much time
This myth is simply an excuse that’s widely believed to be true. Your yoga workouts can be just as long (or short 🙂 as other cardio or CrossFit workouts. A 30-minute yoga routine or a fixed number of Surya namaskar sets works wonders. You can customize your routine according to your target areas, desired results, etc. In short, it does not take too much time
Fifth
Anybody can teach Yoga
Wrong again! Learning and practicing Yoga under a certified and trusted instructor can be the best thing you do for your body. Sure, your mom telling you to stretch this way and that might be fun sometimes, but Yoga is something best left to those who really can teach. Lesson? Do your research, ask your friends for reviews and recommendations, and don’t hesitate to ask for authenticity
