In the last five or more years, yoga has become one of the best-known forms of exercising. Actually, there are a lot of people who actively practice yoga, being their primary exercise choice.
However, why are there people who don’t practice it, despite the fact that it is excellent for their mental and physical health?
Usually, those people believe some myths about this practice, which actually make them think about practicing it. However, like any other myth, these ones are also not true.
Here are some myths about this practice that are definitely not true. Take a look at them:
1. Yoga demands flexibility.
In fact, this is an ironic myth, as this practice is the most excellent one a person can do in order to help increase their flexibility. Frequently, people believe that to practice this exercise, they need increased flexibility, which is not true at all.
Similar to other activities, this practice offers a variety of alternative options for beginners, with the goal of building resistance and flexibility. For those who are new to the practice, there are numerous options available.
2. Practicing yoga demands younger people.
Similar to other exercises, this practice is beneficial for individuals of all ages and genders. A person is never too old for starting this exercise. Actually, yoga has been shown to significantly reduce the side effects of arthritis and other joint-related problems and pains. Regardless of your age, whether you’re 15 or 85, it’s never too late to start practicing this exercise, dispelling the myth.
3. Practicing this exercise will bore you.
It will take some time for the brain to adapt to the practice, just as it takes time to develop a taste for beer or spices. People with highly active minds will look at their first class of yoga as boring one because they will have to stand still and be quiet for a few seconds.
Initially, their brain may experience boredom due to its unfamiliarity with quiet and tranquility, but over time, it will adjust and value the tranquility of that moment.
Also, yoga is something more than simply holding some poses for several seconds—actually, it is more about the challenging of the body to stay still in some new poses as well as hold them for more extended periods. Yoga can be practiced at any desired location.
4. Yoga is an activity for ladies only.
Like Jazzercise and Pilates, this practice is primarily classified as an exercise for women only. There are just 20% of men in America who practice yoga. Men often feel uncertain about participating in this practice due to the prevalence of advertisements promoting women-focused clothing and equipment for the exercise.
However, yoga benefits both women and men equally. For example, in India, it is likely to see men practicing this exercise together with women, and sometimes they are in a larger number than women.
A large number of athletes in the United States use this practice as a type of recovery treatment to help them relieve sore muscles or fight lower back pain.
Therefore, we should treat yoga as a beneficial exercise for both men and women, dispelling any misconceptions.
So, remember that this practice is meant for every person and age. Also, it may be practiced everywhere and even without equipment. So, if you thought about practicing it, find some good beginner classes to do that.
When you start practicing it, you will see that it is excellent for the body, more than you could ever imagine.
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