Beginners should start yoga slowly, safely, and without pressure to be flexible. Yoga is generally considered safe for healthy people when practiced properly under the guidance of a qualified instructor, but injuries can still happen if people force positions or move beyond their current ability.
Beginners often get hurt or discouraged not because they do too little, but because they try to do too much too soon. Mayo Clinic advises people starting exercise to start slowly and build gradually, because excitement about a new plan can lead to overdoing it and possible injury.
A Workout Should Be Challenging, Flexible, and Adaptable
Better health rarely comes from one big decision. It comes from small choices made consistently over time.
Taking care of yourself can be hard. Exercise is hard. Changing the way you eat is hard. Building better habits is hard. Finding time to rest, recover, and stay consistent is hard.
