FAQs
Q. What equipments are needed?
A. A decently thick yoga mat (8mm to 12mm is ideal), and it should be anti slip, anti skid.
Your smartphone, internet connection, if online class.
Q. What is your teaching style?
A. I encourage people to start slow and gradually work your way up to energetic workouts. If something is really difficult, just go into child's pose, thunderbolt pose or easy pose and breathing normal.
There are easy alternatives and modifications to each asana. Don't hesitate to ask during the class.
Q. I am a beginner, how do I fit into regular class?
A. You will be given detailed instructions, and alternatives to begin. It's okay to feel lost during the first few sessions. Once you get to know my teaching style, you can decide for yourself your next step.
Q. What are 'to do' before the session?
A. Usual. Empty your bowel and the bladder. Stay hydrated.
Q. How about food? How long do I have to wait after I had some food?
A. If it was a full meal, wait at least 3 hour.
If it was snack, like a sandwich or couple of idlis, you can begin after about an hour.
If you just had a banana or an orange, you can do your session after 15-20 mins.
It varies from person to person and how their health is at the time.
Q. I got a cramp in my calf today during the session, why?
A. If you have no prior history of chronic cramps, it may have happened because of dehydration. Make sure you have water before the class, and sips of water during the class. Also, have a banana or two after the session, the magnesium in banana helps prevent cramps in addition to other benefits for the muscles. Consult your doctor before you join. They are the best people to advise.
Q. Am I allowed to drink water during the class?
A. Yes. In fact, I will instruct at the time, but make sure you only take a sip or two. This will keep the muscles hydrated, and prevent cramps.
Q. I do other forms of exercise like running, body building, sports. Can I still do your fitness program?
A. Yes definitely. Stretching in fact will help your performance in any other forms of workout.
Q. I have high bp. Can I still do it?
A. If you have high bp, you can still do it - although don't push yourself too hard. Make sure you are not doing heart beat raising sequences like burpies, quick press-ups, jumping jack, and any other fast moving exercises. Consult your doctor before you join. They are the best people to advise.
Q. I have an injury in one of the joint, can I still do it?
A. Let me know which joint has the injury and which type of injury, so I can suggest which sequences to be done and which ones to skip. Consult your doctor before you join. They are the best people to advise.
Q. I have undergone a surgery recently, can I do it?
A. Consult your doctor/surgeon before you join. They are the best people to advise. Also, once you join, let me know of your surgery, so I can guide which poses you should go easy on or avoid completely. Always, listen to your body, be aware and do only as much that your body can handle.
Q. I am lactose intolerant and allergic to dust. Does this affect my workout?
A. No scientific studies/researches suggest to not workout if you are allergic to anything. If the allergy/intolerance is severe, and you are sick at the moment from that, you can rest for a while. This is true with any sickness, be it common cold or gastric upset. But other than that, your workout routine should be fine. As always, consult your physician in case of doubt. Always, listen to your body, be aware and do only as much that your body can handle.