Can I continue practicing yoga if I have sore muscles all over after a session?

Generally, it is acceptable to continue practicing yoga even if you experience whole-body soreness after a session, but you should reduce the intensity and duration of the workout. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Yoga is a holistic practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and focused attention to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance, while also promoting inner calm and mental awareness. Practicing yoga can improve physical flexibility, strengthen muscles, correct posture and body alignment, and help relieve stress and anxiety. When beginners start practicing yoga, they may perform unfamiliar movements and postures, which can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness throughout the body. Additionally, yoga involves stretching and activating various muscles, stimulating muscle tissues and resulting in delayed onset muscle soreness. Continuing yoga practice when experiencing post-exercise soreness can increase the body's adaptation to muscle fatigue and discomfort, gradually reducing soreness. Consistent practice also improves flexibility and muscular strength over time, decreasing both the frequency and duration of soreness. Therefore, it is generally fine to continue practicing yoga even when feeling sore. However, when doing so, it is important to lower the intensity and duration of the practice to avoid potential muscle or joint injuries and other adverse effects.

When practicing yoga, it is essential to balance exercise intensity with adequate rest, pay attention to your body’s needs and signals, and avoid overexertion to protect your overall health.