Yoga poses: practice casually or follow a standard routine?

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This post was last edited by Dalian Haixin Chemical on 2017-9-19 at 17:00. Practicing yoga – how to perform certain poses – is a topic of intense debate in the industry; what constitutes the correct, standard way of practicing? Or should one practice casually based on personal feeling? In fact, I’ve found that those who hold the latter view think of the following dog poses as soon as they hear the terms \"correct\" or \"standard\". The above two postures are extremely correct and standard, almost perfect; only those with several years of yoga practice can reach such a standard. For this reason, those who practice casually* mistakenly think that beginners can achieve such perfect accuracy and standardization Of course, it might also pose a challenge for beginners. Some coaches, in an effort to attract and recruit more students, may settle for allowing them to proceed as they see fit... But I won’t go into details on that for now. Let’s first take a look at the images of those who practice casually*: It’s obvious to anyone that there are risks associated with these poses – what dangers lie ahead for the spine, joints, muscles, and ligaments! Think back to when we were kids – parents and teachers would often emphasize how harmful wrong sitting, standing, and walking postures can be to the body! Comparison of incorrect and correct postures: Some may ask, how should beginners or those with insufficient experience practice? Let’s proceed separately: When practicing Downward-Facing Dog, make sure that your legs, lower back, and arms are all in a straight position. By extending your body while keeping it straight, you can achieve proper stretching of the body. Stretch your legs fully, with your heels on the ground; this will help to stretch the area behind your knees and along the back of your legs. Keep your back straight, place your hands on the ground, and try to press your back toward your thighs ； Lift the buttocks to focus attention on the raised hips, keeping the arms and back in one plane. Practice the poses casually*; what if beginners can’t do them? You can place something under your feet as a support to assist with the practice*, but it’s still possible to maintain the correct alignment of all body parts. Let’s take a look at the triangle position: when practicing this position, it is essential to first stabilize the feet, keep the legs straight without bending them, and only then proceed with the other movements. During physical activity, it is necessary to stay on the same side and avoid bending forward. The arms of both hands are kept in a straight line. When bending sideways, the arm that is extended upward exerts an upward pulling force; the weight of the upper body falls on the side waist, rather than on the arm that is hanging downward. The head should always remain in a straight line with the spine. Practice the poses casually*; when the bending depth at the sides of the waist is not sufficient, there’s no need to force the arms to touch the ground. You can use yoga blocks to assist in performing these movements*, but be sure to maintain the correct posture. Let’s take a look at how other beginners practice *correct and standard yoga poses. Practice yoga poses casually* or do them correctly and properly*; I think no one wants to get injured!