Thanks for your comment @slayer10, but I disagree.

Knowledge of alignments and breathing techniques can definitely take your practice to new heights, but there is nothing prohibiting anyone from giving it a shot whenever they want! You're still going to get a TON out of trying, even if you don't know "proper procedure".

I believe that everything is energy, and what happens in the physical world will demonstrate exactly where a person is vibing. If someone is scared of hurting themselves, they're more likely to hurt themselves. If they're stressing about "Is this right? Is this wrong?", then the judgment itself does way more damage than contorting the physical body a little bit wonky.

That said, it's VITAL to tune into oneself! You have to notice if there is pain; you have to pay attention to when something feels "off". You have to be humble enough to recognize if you truly are not strong or coordinated enough to do something, and be really real about it - don't be stupid enough to put yourself in danger!

It's great to learn from thousands of years of experience and wisdom, but it's not hard or scary to start or do yoga. There is no limitation. There are no definitions, conditions, or restrictions except what we make up in our minds.