THE IMPORTANCE OF WARMING UP, EYE WARM-UP, NECK WARM-UP

 38. THE IMPORTANCE OF WARMING UP

39. EYE  WARM-UP

40. NECK  WARM-UP

38. THE IMPORTANCE OF WARMING UP

 Before beginning a yoga session, make sure you are fully warmed up. Carry out the exercises shown in Tips 39–46. You should also take some time to practice your breathing techniques (see Tips 36 and 37). Mastering breath control will allow you to breathe more deeply, enable you to position yourself correctly in the yoga asanas, and assist you in holding the poses.

39. EYE  WARM-UP

This series of exercises is purely for the eyes, so be sure not to move the head or neck while doing them. Look up (below left). Look right (below middle left). Look up diagonally to the right (middle right). Look down (right). Repeat the sequence, this time looking to the left side and up diagonally to the left. Hold each position for a few seconds.

40. NECK  WARM-UP

Sit upright with your back straight. Slowly tilt your head forward, and then backward. Then tilt your head to the right, before repeating the same to the left. Finally, rotate your head 90 degrees to the right and then again to the left side. Hold each position for a few seconds. Never move your neck beyond what is comfortable