Yoga is an ancient practice performed by almost everyone in the past. But now, in this advanced era, where there is a lot of diseases and stress, yoga has once again grabbed the attention of the masses. With this, there are various myths about yoga almost everyone believes to be true. But don’t worry, you are at the right place to burst out these misconceptions and live a disease-free life with lots of mental peace.

THESE ARE SOME MYTHS ABOUT YOGA YOU SHOULD STOP BELIEVING:

1.YOGA IS A RELIGIOUS PRACTICE:
NO!!!!!! Yoga can be performed by anyone from any religion. Yoga has nothing to do with religion. Yoga is an activity performed for mental and physical fitness and health. Being fit is everyone’s duty and right as well. Irrespective of religion, anybody can perform this activity to have a good life.

2.YOGIC PRACTICES CAN BE DONE BY INDIANS ONLY:
Yes, yoga has indeed emerged from India, but there is no such rule that only Indians have the right to perform yoga. As mentioned earlier that every single person has the right of being healthier whether he/ she is an Indian or not. You can see various videos on the internet nowadays that irrespective of country, almost everyone is performing yoga. This is proof that anyone can perform yoga.

3.YOGA IS ALL ABOUT POSTURES:
You must have seen many pictures of yoga, where a person is performing and maintaining a body posture which is also known as asana. Truthfully, yoga is not just asana but much more than this. Yoga is very comprehensive; asana is just one aspect of yoga. It involves pranayama (breathing practices), Yama, niyama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi.

So next time, whenever somebody says yoga is just asanas, correct them and provide knowledge to them.

4.YOGA IS FOR WOMEN:
You must have seen so many videos and pictures where only women are performing yogic practices, which created the misbelieve that yoga is meant for women only. Honestly, this is a complete myth. Men or women, anyone can do yoga to have a disease-free and stress-free lifespan.

5.YOU NEED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL:
Yoga can be learned with practice and patience. Of course, it takes time to be perfect at yoga. A professional was once a beginner. So, stop thinking that you need to be a perfect yogi/ yogini.

6.WOMEN SHOULD AVOID YOGA DURING PREGNANCY:
Some ladies believe that performing yoga during pregnancy or mensuration can be harmful. But this is a full myth. Yoga is beneficial in both cases. Various yoga practices should be performed by the ladies to have a healthy baby. It should be considered that she should perform this under someone’s guidance or a competent teacher.

7.YOGA IS DONE BY PEOPLE WITH POOR HEALTH:
Again, a big myth!! Yoga can be performed by anyone. Healthy people also perform this to maintain their mental and physical fitness. Yoga should be done by everyone, irrespective of their gender, age, and health.

8.YOGA IS FOR AGED PEOPLE:
Today’s generation believes that yoga is for aged ones and the gym is for young people. Well, again a complete myth. Yoga keeps us fit, not only physically but mentally also. Anybody can do it irrespective of their age.

9.ONE SHOULD BE FLEXIBLE WHILE PERFORMING YOGA:
Flexibility comes with practice only. Everybody has some extent of flexibility. But anyone can gain it while performing asanas and continuous practice. You need not be flexible from the very beginning.

10.ONE SHOULD DIET WHILE DOING YOGA:
People have misconceptions that diet is starving themselves and one should starve themselves while practicing yoga, which is a complete myth. Diet means having a balanced food with complete proteins, carbs, minerals, and vitamins.

TO CONCLUDE,

Yoga is a comprehensive practice that can be done by anyone irrespective of religion, caste, gender, and age. One should have a piece of complete knowledge of yoga to burst these misconceptions. Yoga is meant for everyone and should be done under a trainer or a guide. Yoga is to keep you healthy, not only physically but mentally also.

HAPPY YOGA!!! 🙂