Should you take a bath before Yoga Practice?

Water has immense significance in yoga as part of the Panchmahabhuta. It not only removes physical dirt but also recharges the mind. ⚡️

When you’re bathing, try to not use very hot water and if possible, bathe with bearably cold water. 💦

This will further tone your nervous system, improve recovery time and reduce inflammation within the body, thereby increasing your immunity. 💪🏼

If required, you can bathe a second time after practice but always allow the system to cool down first. 🆒

Yoga will increase the heat or Ojas within the body and you must not immediately take a bath after. Wait for 30 minutes before showering. 🧼

Do you have any pre-yoga rituals that you love? Tell us the in the comments!

[hemagoswami]

What a coincidence I was looking for the answer to this today 😮 thanks a lot 😊

[roblow]

This woman is amazing, she is helping so many people. Thank you for giving your time and wisdom

[kryptonxenon]

For those who can't bathe before due to cold or some other reasons. Please don't give up practising pursuing perfection. Keep practising, since practice is more important than bathing.

[gowrinarayani]

Yes, I've felt it first hand. I've realised that I'm also more flexible and my postures are deeper when i take a bath before yoga. I take bath after yoga as well

[ankitshelke]

In B.K.S Iyenger's book titled 'Light on yoga'. It is recommended to take shower before and after yoga practice.

[GittanjaliCKalro]

Been trying to solve this for 20 years now !! Thanks

[edytazerkowska]

So true! Yoga is a sacred practice ❤. So many so called yoga teachers, misunderstood completely what yoga is and using it as a exercise

[lakshmishukla]

I take bath after Yoga, Cause I can't bath before 5.30 its too cold for me.
But am totally into my yoga just by splashing water on my face
I don't feel sleepy at all😅

Also I sweat a lot during my Yoga sessions so taking bath after that makes more sense to me😅.

This is my personal preference 😊

[shirleydmello]

You are a splash of sunshine .. spreading vibrant energies .. thank you and abundant blessings ❤

[sudaapushkar]

My dad used to tell this, now I understood, why he told to take bath before starting yoga ❤

[mishankakaul]

I have been struggling for an answer to this question for a good few years now. Feel so much more confident now after getting your advice. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏽

[Sree]

Thank you I have been doing Yoga after bathing for personal reasons but after your video I realised it's not wrong and it's correct!

[jyotikarajput]

Well said… 👌 Absolutely true… highly agreed dear! 🥰🙏 One can instantly feel the difference with and without bathing! It’s as simple as this: Physical body cleansing is a mandatory step is the entire process of Yoga… & if someone wants to gain 100% potential of this sacred process, then they will automatically be conscious of following a disciplined Yogic lifestyle each day (exceptions apart). Well, we cannot impose any kind of discipline on anybody! It naturally comes from within for those who are willing to be spiritually awakened! 😊Sending everyone vibes of love, harmony & wisdom.💖😊💫 Namaste!🙏

[sdevibhavani]

You clarified a very big question I always had. Thank you!

[SnehalPawar]

If you are doing rigorous exercises then you should do bath after the exercise...the sequence must be like abhyanga- vyayam -snana....(as mentioned in ayurvedic texts)
But if you are performing yoga you can go as per she said!!!!😊

[AB-jmmr]

I wish to meet her in person, she gives such positive vibes ❤

[dkumar]

Your intension, why to do yoga is delivered & lits touches heart, i am practicing yoga from many years but now i can realised the difference, to do yoga and to be with yoga. Thankyou 🙏

[ankitapandya-cbwy]

Yes didi 💯 agreed yoga is not just exercise if we want to know our self everyone must do it's necessary 💫💫🙏🏻🙏🏻

[AIO]

Besides the topic itself, you say that yoga is not exercise but it's a spiritual sacred practice. It's very meaningful for everyone, because approaching to every side of life as a sacred practice can nurture our soul and not just our physicality. Thanks for your precious shorts 🙏

[VanitaShahani]

Amazing. I always felt I enjoyed yoga, when I took a shower, in the evening. My people at home would say why are you having a bath first and then doing yoga. But I got my answer. I’m glad I got it. 🎉🤗❤️