India, July 12 -- Many people delay starting yoga because they think they need a mat, a studio, special clothes, or one quiet hour. But yoga does not have to begin that way. It can begin in regular clothes, in a small space, beside your bed, or on a chair at work. Yoga is not just a workout. It combines movement, breath, awareness, and relaxation. The point is not to perform perfectly, but to use simple practice as a daily tool to move better, breathe better, and settle the mind. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Naveen Sharma, yoga expert at Yoga Circle by Cult, shared a guide to yoga that doesn't require any fancy equipment.

Sit on a chair with both feet on the floor. Keep the spine tall and shoulders relaxed. Take five slow breaths. ...