Short Sessions
"An ounce of practice is better than a ton of theory."
When is the best time of the day for yoga? That is something everyone has to find out for themselves. Early risers often enjoy practising in the morning before work, getting the day off to a good start. In contrast, late sleepers, who treasure every extra minute in bed, would probably be better served by practising afternoons or evenings.
Swami Sivananda always stressed the importance of daily practice. To make it easier for you, below you will find ideas for short practice sessions. Just 15 or 30 minutes every day already has positive effects on your energy level, power of concentration and mood.
1 minute
2 rounds with up to 50 exhalations
5 rounds at 4:16:8
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute
½ minute
½ minute
1 minute
½ minute
½ minute
1 minute
1 minute
5 minutes
Depending on how long you want to do yoga, set the alarm clock an hour or a half hour earlier than usual. Overcome the temptation to sleep longer by getting up straight away. Later you will feel proud of yourself and thankful for the time spent in a worthwhile pursuit.
Here are few tips to help ensure success. A day of yoga already starts the evening before. Don’t eat heavy meals in the evening. Take in positive impressions before going to bed. Go to bed on time. Before you start your practice in the morning, drink a glass of warm water, brush your teeth and clean your tongue. To help you breathe more deeply and freely, clear the nasal passages with Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with warm salt water).
