Yoga Norms & Regulations
It is better to learn from a Guru who is Well-versed in Yoga practices.
Yoga practices should be done only in Open spaces or in well-ventilated rooms. The usage of AC or fan during Yoga should be avoided.
Yoga mat is necessary to practice Yoga. Asanas should be done only on mat.
The ideal time for practising Yoga is in early mornings and it should be done only after taking bath.
A process known as " Vamana Dauti kriya" (a five days process which cleanses the intestine) should be done before starting the Yoga practice. So that, the body will be lighter and flexible.
Drinking water or taking bath immediately after completing the Yoga practice should be avoided. It is advisable to do after half-an-hour.
Yoga should be practised only on an empty stomach. It is advisable to do Yoga after 4 hours in case of solidarity food consumption and an hour later in case of liquid food consumption.
Avoiding Sexual relationships during the period of Yoga practice will bring positive changes in your body.
Women should not practice Yoga during their Menstrual Cycle. A day after the completion of Menstruation Women can take part in Yoga practices. It is advisable to do only the 2 Asanas taught by the Master during the time of Menstruation.
During the course of Yoga, some dietary regulations should be followed.
- non-vegetarian foods
- Maida foods
- Junk foods
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cigarettes
- Beedi
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol
Pregnant ladies during their third trimester i.e., from the seventh month onwards can practice breathing exercises and certain Asanas only under the advice and guidance of the Master, which will be helpful for a healthy and normal delivery of the baby.
After pregnancy, Women can practice Yoga 3 months later in case of normal delivery and 6 months later in case of surgical delivery (Caesarean).
Yoga can be practised daily for more than half an hour to one hour.
Keep the body in a relaxed position while practising Yoga. The body should not be Stiff or tensed.
There should be a gap between practising one asana and the other. After performing an Asana, the stiffness and tension of the body should be relaxed immediately.
While doing the practice, believe that the oxygen present inside is purifying your body and mind, which in turn purify you and your thoughts.
When exhaling thought that the impurities present in your body and mind is expelling out.
Athma Suddhi should be done before and after doing the Yoga practice.
After completing the practice, you should do breathing exercises. You can do Asanas for 45 minutes and breathing sequences for 15 minutes. If you have a quality time after finishing the Yoga practice you can do Meditation as you wish.
Yogic Art is the perfect art created by our ancestors, through divine realization. Let us learn this willingly and respectfully, and continue to do it throughout our life, and gain eternal health and prosperity in life.