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Any mistakes, especially prolonged ones in Yoga, will lead to only one path, which is the destruction of one's health, and moreover, it can lead to mental disorders.
In recent years, swiping across the screen about 5 times, at least once you will see a status bending the back, bending the neck to take pictures... such actions are called Yoga by our ladies. Hehe, yes, today I'll throw in a bit about Yoga.
The things I'm about to compile are not yet found on any blog, and of course, they cannot be similar to the 3-dollar knowledge spewed out by multi-level marketing guys opening gyms all day talking about the mystical nature of Yoga, so readers, consider carefully when reading. Understand as much as you can, if you don't understand, then research further instead of dismissing me.
Have you ever wondered what Yoga is before stretching your hips and clenching bones with exercises? Basically, it's countless postures (asanas) along with breathing techniques (pranayama) synthesized from various schools with the effect of enhancing health, healing physical and mental injuries if reaching certain states.
To put it simply, as with many other forms of exercise, Yoga is very worthy of being popularized and practiced, but it must be done correctly, diligently, and seriously - it's easy to talk about but unfortunately, many people have been lacking this throughout the past.
The first requirement for practicing is to find a true teacher - a Guru (which is also rare). The familiar stereotype is that mothers who practiced before confidently open classes to teach those who practice later. The trainers themselves don't understand what they're talking about.
After practicing for a few months, injuries start to appear, spinal deformities, loss of self-control due to improper breathing... even some injuries persist in the muscles and bones but when examined, the cause cannot be found so they have to take long-term painkillers. However, for the sake of career, wearing tight clothes, bending to take pictures to get more likes, most people ignore the consequences.
Being impatient and aiming for complex exercises. Kid A practices with me and now he almost masters the round diamond posture – Laghu Vajrasana while I'm still struggling with Side bends so today I must try harder to catch up, only to regret not being able to stand straight for more than 5s for the rest of my life.
I genuinely fear when occasionally scrolling, I encounter a coach with a loud mouth, forcing and pressuring practitioners by pushing on thighs, back, shoulders, neck, insisting that what they're doing is the true asana, then posting enthusiastically about their profession.
Any mistakes, especially prolonged ones in Yoga, will lead to only one path, which is the destruction of one's health. Moreover, it can lead to mental disorders, whether you believe it or not is up to you.
Trainers in any field must ensure requirements regarding knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm. Yoga is no exception.
A true Guru must have basic knowledge of medicine, especially issues related to muscles, bones, joints, and psychology. They must undergo rigorous, systematic training and have practiced for a long time to the point of being able to control energy and derive benefits from Yoga. Only then can they effectively transmit this knowledge to others.
Yoga instructors often possess a very valuable quality known as the 'chosen one' trait. It's difficult to describe, but they know how to observe, perceive the world, energy sources, and people around them to tailor appropriate practices for each individual. Therefore, when encountering a Guru, you naturally feel happy, optimistic, and attracted by the energy they emit. I call it inner strength.
A standard Yoga class usually has only 5-10 people maximum. Gurus focus on observation because they understand that any deviation in movements or breathing can lead to trouble for the students.
They don't talk about lofty things, don't encourage students to practice advanced movements, and of course, they aim for the health of the practitioners rather than how many likes and praises they receive today, along with comments like 'my friend is so talented', 'my sister is so flexible', 'the teacher has a beautiful figure'... the more like this, the more confused, mentally overwhelmed, and the mental health deteriorates.
One common misconception perpetuated by multi-level marketing gyms is that Yoga helps with weight loss. Ahaha, sadly, it has never been a weight loss method. Like many other physical activities, Yoga helps burn energy gently, and the key to weight loss remains the simple mantra of 'eat less'.
Here, anything the majority enthusiastically praises tends to deviate from the truth. The same goes for any exercise regimen; perseverance and humility are essential. The initial stages are always challenging and tedious, but with good practice, a solid foundation is laid for refinement in subsequent stages.
For quick body changes, it's dieting combined with running, cardio, and gym workouts. But to truly experience Yoga, no matter how smart you are, it takes at least a few years to grasp some of the knowledge of this fascinating discipline.
Training is for oneself, not for the public eye, so don't strive for a flat stomach or defined muscles just for the sake of posting impressive photos and receiving superficial praise.
Every workout session involves dragging your butt for an hour, spending 15 minutes taking photos, 15 minutes editing and posting, and the remaining 30 minutes wondering how many likes you'll get. Resting for health seems more sensible than working out for no apparent reason.
Posted by: Duong Pham
Keywords: Understanding Yoga correctly to avoid falling into the wrong path
