| Anyone can practice yoga. It is a safe form of | | | | gracefully thorough the poses. |
| exercise to help you relax, strengthen and nurture | | | | 6. Yoga is best practiced bare foot. This enhances |
| your body and calm your mind. | | | | your sensitivity of being in a pose. |
| Yoga is a safe form of exercise. To ensure your | | | | 7. Do not compare and compete with anyone, even |
| safety and maximise your enjoyment of your yoga | | | | yourself, in the class. |
| class, you need to pay attention to the following | | | | 8. Focus on your breathing as you move in and out |
| practice guidelines and safety tips. | | | | of your poses. |
| 1. Treat your body with respect, care and love. | | | | 9. Breathe smoothly and gently in and out through |
| 2. If you have a medical condition, always check with | | | | your nose. Do not hold your breath in postures. |
| your doctor to make sure yoga is suitable for you. | | | | 10. Exhale as you stretch into a pose. |
| 3. Wear comfortable clothing, that won't restrict your | | | | In practice, yoga is an ideal form of exercise to |
| movement or get in the way when you practice the | | | | promote strength, balance and inner peace. To |
| postures. | | | | ensure you have a safe and enjoyable yoga session, |
| 4. Never practice on a full stomach. Allow at least 90 | | | | take your time and follow the above practice |
| minutes after eating before you start your class. | | | | guidelines and safety tips. |
| 5. Listen to your body and move into each position | | | | If you have any other safety tips, please feel free |
| slowly and carefully. Yoga encourages | | | | to share them with me. |
| self-awareness, which is enhanced as you move | | | | |