Natasha Chawla from Chennai Yoga Studio says: “Pick small achievable goals, such as making time for merely a couple of classes a week.”\u00a0 Starting small helps you achieve success faster, thus encouraging you to set bigger goals.\u00a0 (Editor’s note: It is consistent with our previously shared advice on setting fitness goals that are SMART<\/a>: Sensible, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.)<\/p>\n Her partner, Rohini Manohar adds, “Join classes with a friend. There is something magical about friendships that are built over shedding inhibitions of your body and rediscovering your potential.”\u00a0 The buddy support system also helps to maintain discipline.<\/p>\n \ufffc 2. Take it slow and steady<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Samar Pahwa of FinessYoga, “Always warm up beforehand, take lots of rest in between each asana, and properly breathe in and breathe out.\u00a0 These are the keys to a good yoga session.”\u00a0 Such deliberate steps also help in setting up a solid foundation for yoga.<\/p>\n \ufffc<\/p>\n 3. Listen to your body<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t push your body’s limits.\u00a0 Yoga is supposed to help with body pain, not add to it.\u00a0 If you have previous injuries or medical conditions (pregnancy, vertigo, or such), let your instructor know so that they accommodate it in your practice.\ufffc<\/p>\n Pradeep Mehta of Yoga Art has this tip: “Go with the flow of your body.\u00a0 Don’t do yoga to lose weight or to build muscles, but to gain balance.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Give it time<\/strong><\/p>\n Do not try to speed up your progress.\u00a0 Change will not come magically in a few sessions, and it will take time for a transformation of your mind, body and soul.<\/p>\n Nupur Biswas of NuYoga advises: “Have patience and faith in yourself and the process.”\u00a0 Yoga will help you with that too! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n \ufffc<\/p>\n 5. Rituals matter<\/strong><\/p>\n Little rituals help in establishing new habits.\u00a0 Have a personal yoga mat.\u00a0 It acts as your personal space for yoga, and your mind automatically will go into that headspace once you step onto a yoga mat for the first few times. <\/p>\n 6. As in many occupations, having a coach helps<\/strong><\/p>\n Atul Verma of Yogatreya\u00a0says: “To learn properly, take full advantage of a good, educated, and experienced yoga guru who can enlighten you with their knowledge.”<\/p>\n So, what are you waiting for?\u00a0 Consult with your primary care physician and get into yoga.\u00a0 Your body and your significant other will definitely thank you for it.\u00a0 You may also want to consider these 10 ways to recharge the mind and body<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Yoga](\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/yoga-class-goals.jpg\")
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