NEW DELHI: The Ayush ministry 's new 'Common Yoga Protocol' booklet, released a day before International Yoga Day , has a wealth of information about the history of yoga, its benefits and step-by-step instructions, with sketches on specific 'asanas'.Here's a handy list of top 10 'dos' 'don'ts' as prescribed by the ministry's Yoga Protocol.Keep surroundings, body and mind cleanPractice on an empty or light stomachWear light and comfortable cotton clothesStart practice sessions with a prayerPerform 'asanas' slowlyBe aware of your body and breathing, hold breath only when specifiedAlways breathe through the nostrils unless specifiedEnd yoga session should with meditation, deep silenceBathe only 20-30 minutes after yoga sessionEat only 20-30 minutes after yoga practice

Source: Times of India June 20, 2017 08:44 UTC