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Step 1
Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program. Even though yoga is a soft form of exercise, it can still carry risks if you suffer from certain medical issues, including frequent dizziness spells, diabetes (your blood sugar may plummet during exercise) or muscle weakness.
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Step 2
Learn the basic asanas, poses that are rather static and help you gain endurance without the risk of injury. Certain asanas, like Savasana (corpse pose), Sukhasana (easy pose) and Bidalasana (the Cat Pose). All three of them are require little flexibility and are ideal for beginners or people who lack elasticity and balance.
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Step 3
Learn Kapalabhati, a special breathing technique used in yoga. Kapalabhati, also known as “cleaning breath,” focuses on short, rapid breathing coming from the diaphragm and is specially used to clean up the sinuses, increase energy and bring mental clarity.
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Step 4
Master the Adho Mukha Shvanasana or dog pose. This is one of the most basic yoga posses, especially useful for improving the health of the spine and back. To get into the asana, get down on all fours, making sure the hands are aligned with the shoulders and the knees with the hips. If your wrists are strong and you don’t suffer from dizziness, you can move on to the next step of the pose by lifting the knees from the floor until your body mimics a V form, with your head near the floor.
