Important Things about Yoga Exercise
Before You Start..
In case of medical condition you should consult your medical or health specialist
before embarking on this Slimming Yoga program. It also applies to pregnant women
and children below 12 years old.
The information provided within this book is believed to be accurate based on the personal
experience of the authors but the reader is responsible for consulting with their own health
professional before changing the diet or starting an exercise program; it is not a substitute
for proper medical advice.
If in doubt, please consult your doctor or licensed medical practitioner. The Slim Yogi is not
responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of this book.
before embarking on this Slimming Yoga program. It also applies to pregnant women
and children below 12 years old.
The information provided within this book is believed to be accurate based on the personal
experience of the authors but the reader is responsible for consulting with their own health
professional before changing the diet or starting an exercise program; it is not a substitute
for proper medical advice.
If in doubt, please consult your doctor or licensed medical practitioner. The Slim Yogi is not
responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of this book.
When To Practice
Find a place where you are least likely to be disturbed. It can be your room, garden or
beach - indoors or outdoors, wherever there is an even, flat surface.
If you are practicing indoors, make sure that the room is ventilated and with comfortable
temperature. Air conditioned rooms are not advisable - when the environment is cold your
body is stiff, and muscles stretch slowly. A clean environment and fresh air adds additional
benefits to the breathing practice.
Make sure that you have enough space to allow you to move around, and extend the
arms and legs freely. Turn your phone off and hang a note on your door to say that you
are having time to yourself. This is YOUR time.
beach - indoors or outdoors, wherever there is an even, flat surface.
If you are practicing indoors, make sure that the room is ventilated and with comfortable
temperature. Air conditioned rooms are not advisable - when the environment is cold your
body is stiff, and muscles stretch slowly. A clean environment and fresh air adds additional
benefits to the breathing practice.
Make sure that you have enough space to allow you to move around, and extend the
arms and legs freely. Turn your phone off and hang a note on your door to say that you
are having time to yourself. This is YOUR time.
Eating and Drinking
Never practice directly after eating. Yoga should be done on empty stomach.
Therefore allow at least 1 hour after a snack and 2 - 3 hours after a heavy meal before
you begin your practice.
It is best to drink before or after your Yoga session, to avoid becoming dehydrated. Try to
avoid drinking water during the practice, to avoid losing your concentration on Yoga
postures and breathing.
However if you are practicing in the morning, have at least a glass of warm water before
your practice, or a light snack (fruit or yoghurt). When you finish your practice eat a
proper breakfast.
Therefore allow at least 1 hour after a snack and 2 - 3 hours after a heavy meal before
you begin your practice.
It is best to drink before or after your Yoga session, to avoid becoming dehydrated. Try to
avoid drinking water during the practice, to avoid losing your concentration on Yoga
postures and breathing.
However if you are practicing in the morning, have at least a glass of warm water before
your practice, or a light snack (fruit or yoghurt). When you finish your practice eat a
proper breakfast.
What to Wear
Wear comfortable, light, loose clothing, preferably made of natural fibers. Your clothes
should not restrict your movements. Remove your jewelry, watch and spectacles if
possible.
Yoga is practiced with bare feet.
should not restrict your movements. Remove your jewelry, watch and spectacles if
possible.
Yoga is practiced with bare feet.
What You Need
Get a special Yoga mat for yourself. It provides padding as well as a non-slip surface to
practice on, and makes your practice easier and safer. You can find one in any sports
shop.
No one else should use your mat. This is not only for hygiene reasons, but also because
you will eventually build up energy on your mat that will support you throughout the Yoga
practice.
You can also get a cushion to make your meditation more comfortable and a blanket if
you wish to cover yourself while relaxing in the Corpse Pose at the end of the session.
If you want, you can play relaxing, soothing music in the background - just make sure itʼs
not too loud.
practice on, and makes your practice easier and safer. You can find one in any sports
shop.
No one else should use your mat. This is not only for hygiene reasons, but also because
you will eventually build up energy on your mat that will support you throughout the Yoga
practice.
You can also get a cushion to make your meditation more comfortable and a blanket if
you wish to cover yourself while relaxing in the Corpse Pose at the end of the session.
If you want, you can play relaxing, soothing music in the background - just make sure itʼs
not too loud.
How To Practice
❖ Perform all the postures slowly and with control. You are not in competition
with anyone, not even yourself. You'll progress faster when you take things
slowly.
❖ Concentrate on your breathing, feel the air slowly flowing through your body,
relaxing and energizing it.
❖ Relax. Let go of any unnecessary tension, stress or negative thoughts.
❖ Start every session with the warm-up. It's essential to avoid injuries.
❖ Modify the postures for your body. The instructions and pictures of the yoga
postures in this book are the final goal - the direction you are going towards, not
where you need to be after your first few sessions. Experiment and explore
different positions and alignments to make the posture work for your body.
❖ Don't expect instant results. Yoga is a not a quick fix for your weight
problems. Patience is a key to unlocking the long-term slimming benefits of
Yoga.
❖ Have Fun! The best way to get results with your Yoga practice is to enjoy it.
Feeling happy while practicing Yoga puts the mind and body into a positive
state.
❖ Most Importantly, listen to and respect your body. Never force any movement.
Let your body lead you, it is your greatest teacher!
with anyone, not even yourself. You'll progress faster when you take things
slowly.
❖ Concentrate on your breathing, feel the air slowly flowing through your body,
relaxing and energizing it.
❖ Relax. Let go of any unnecessary tension, stress or negative thoughts.
❖ Start every session with the warm-up. It's essential to avoid injuries.
❖ Modify the postures for your body. The instructions and pictures of the yoga
postures in this book are the final goal - the direction you are going towards, not
where you need to be after your first few sessions. Experiment and explore
different positions and alignments to make the posture work for your body.
❖ Don't expect instant results. Yoga is a not a quick fix for your weight
problems. Patience is a key to unlocking the long-term slimming benefits of
Yoga.
❖ Have Fun! The best way to get results with your Yoga practice is to enjoy it.
Feeling happy while practicing Yoga puts the mind and body into a positive
state.
❖ Most Importantly, listen to and respect your body. Never force any movement.
Let your body lead you, it is your greatest teacher!
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