straining during poses

[nicholus]

Hi

I feel very difficult to breathe during yoga practice as I?m practicing with the Yoga Zone on T.V. I find myself straining during the poses, so I can?t concentrate on the yoga. I?m 40yrs.old and I can?t join any yoga studio in the city. I want to quit smoking. Can you suggest me any kind of help?

Thanks
Nicholus :D

[ninja]

You don?t have to worry about the situation, just breathe steadily and smoothly through your nose. I know learning from a video is difficult but it is helpful at first to get in the pose, ?pause? and then see if you can get better aligned and closer to the pose that is shown on the video, then come out of the pose.
You should take care of yourself and don?t put so much strain at very first time, be relaxed and calm. I?m happy that you are quitting smoking.

Ninja :D