We know you are impatient to learn, and reading the above has wiped the smile from some faces, and here’s hoping to help you with the steps.
We hope you've already done that and are all ready on the floor with a yoga mat.
And oh wait, if you didn’t know already, here’s another very important tip.
Always perform your yoga exercises on the yoga mat, and do not use this mat for any other activity.
If you don’t have one right now, let it be. But make sure that you get one soon.
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Ok, now, before we go ahead, stretch your legs.
It’s easy actually, but for those who have never done it, here it is. Bend your right knee (or whichever you find easy) and place it over your left thigh.
That was simple, wasn't it? Beginners might go through a bit of difficulty.
In such a case, remember to do only as much as you can, pushing a little each day till you finally surprise yourself and get the hang of it.
And for those of you who have already got it, make sure that you are doing it right. There are two things you need to know here.
Your sole should face upwards. Your heel should be as close as possible to your abdomen If you are sitting like this, you are doing it right.
Now, do the same thing, but with the opposite feet. Let your right foot rest beneath your leg while your left leg does a bit of serious stretching.
Or if it is the baddha padmasana that you are performing, then your right foot goes over your left thigh, and vice versa.
And amidst all this, make sure that your spine is firm and erect. You can lean against the wall if you want to. This could make it easier for you.
Hold your head straight, looking ahead. This makes it possible to take long and deep breaths.
You need to pay attention to your hands, too. So, place them on your knees with your fingers arranged to form a mudra. Tips of thumb and forefinger come together, just like when you say, ‘super’, but this time, your palm faces upwards.