Who can practice yoga?
Yoga is suitable for most adults of any age or physical condition. Because of the non-strenuous nature of our approach to exercise, even those with physical limitations can find a beneficial routine of Yoga. Yoga offers special techniques for those with physical limitations due to age, illness, injury, substance abuse recovery, obesity, or inactivity. Certain postures are not recommended for women during menstruation, for pregnant women, or for nursing mothers. Regular practice of breathing and meditation, however, is encouraged. Speak to your teacher for more suggestions.
Everybody can practice Power Yoga. Whether you are young or old, flexible or unfit you can benefit. You must not be perfect to start yoga. Yoga is not competitive, you are not put into a test, not comparing yourself to the others around you. Yoga is a personal journey that you undertake today, respecting your limits and accepting where you are. You must be patient, modifying the poses where necessary and working gradually. Yoga is not about achieving challenging poses copied from a yoga book, or touching your toes in a forward bend. It is taping into your true potential and bringing forward the beauty that lies in your heart. It is focusing on your poses, breathing and being totally present on your mat. Yoga is the art of listening. Listening to your body, and following your heart. If you can do that, then you have found the true meaning of yoga.
