Communication is often the key to building a trustworthy relationship. It is important that your private yoga instructor knows certain aspects of you to design effective yoga lessons. You should also feel open to share information that can build a good teacher-student relationship. Here are some of the information you should discuss with your yoga instructor about.

Ask for assistance for deepening into a yoga pose

If you’re unsure of how a specific yoga pose should be done or if you’re stretching the correct area of the body, ask your private yoga instructor for assistance. It is important to communicate with your instructor on where you feel the stretch and if you can go further or that is the maximum limit.

This helps your yoga instructor to understand your body’s level of flexibility and strength. If you do short home practices on your own, ask your yoga instructor on how you can improve on a particular area that feels extremely tight.

One such common area is the hamstrings, seated forward folds can be a nightmare for many. If you feel like you’re not progressing enough or getting the full benefits from forward folds, be sure to ask your instructor what you can do for daily practice to improve.

Speak up if an assist hurts and causes discomfort

An instructor can visibly tell if your alignment is right but will not be able to truly feel how your body is feeling. If an assist to deepen a pose hurts too much or makes you uncomfortable, speak up and let your instructor know your limits.

A deep muscle stretch can help you to deepen into a pose. However, if the stretch is over your body’s threshold then it becomes a strain and damage. Learn how to differentiate good and bad pain. Always communicate what you feel with your private yoga instructor. Over time, you will be able to understand the effects of yoga on the body and mind.

An effective yoga instructor should be able to explain and understand how yoga affects the body anatomy. This is important in planning a safe yoga sequence for unique bodies’ needs.

Let your yoga instructor know If you are feeling physically unwell

Many people have the perception that exercising when having minor illnesses such as cold etc. will help you recover faster. In reality, we should be really cautious about such beliefs. If you’re not feeling well, it is best to inform your personal yoga instructor before the class.

Certain ailments might affect your quality of breathing which will in turn, affect the entire practice experience. Your personal trainer should be knowledgeable enough to design the lesson plan to suit your body’s conditions.

For example, a core focused yoga sequence might not be suitable when you’re down with a minor cold. A restorative yoga session with the use of lavender or peppermint essential oil will be more suitable as it helps soothe some aches and pain away. It allows our bodies to heal as we relaxes our central nervous system and achy muscles.

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Discuss about your fitness lifestyle in totality

Tell your private instructor the other exercises or training that you have in your lifestyle besides yoga. This could be a consistent training for running marathons, ballet, tennis and much more.

This is important as instructors want to keep track of their students’ progress in an overall context. It helps them to design yoga lesson plans in a more constructive manner. It will also help you to progress in other forms of sports that you are doing.

For example, many runners tend to have tight hips or weak knees. A yoga lesson plan focused on lengthening tight muscles cause by running can release muscular tension faced by runners.

Be open about your medical history and current medical conditions

It is crucial to inform all your fitness trainers about any medical history, current medical conditions that you have. This should be done prior to starting any type of lessons or programs.

Personal/private yoga instructors customize lesson program according to student’s needs and health status. They pay special attention when there are conditions such as high blood pressure etc.

Certain types of yoga poses and sequences are not suitable for people with some medical conditions. Therefore, students with medical history need to be very cautious when taking up any new fitness program.

It is also highly recommended to seek your doctor’s advice before embarking on any new fitness activities.

Your moon cycle & pregnancy plans

Inform your yoga instructor if you’re on your moon cycle before the class as some poses are not recommended to be practiced according to yogic theories. Inversion poses are a no-no when you’re on your moon cycle. In addition, there should not be lots of deep twisting poses.

If you’re trying to conceive, tell your personal yoga instructor about this. There are many types of yoga programs that help with increasing chances of getting pregnant. This could be breathing techniques to reduce stress or yoga lesson plan to increase libido.

Physical sensation or thoughts that arise during meditation

If meditation is significant part of your yoga practice,take note of any physical sensations or thoughts that you felt. It will be good if you discuss these feelings to your personal yoga instructor after the session.

Clarify any doubts and fears on these experiences and possibly learn what they mean. Very often, these sensations are reflections of your lifestyle and feelings. Put a meaning to them and use them to your benefit. In addition, you can also keep track of your journey by writing sensations and thoughts down.