| Yoga for a beginner is an exciting time when you start | | | | begin to feel pain, either ease up a little, or come out of |
| to discover all of the wonderful benefits that yoga has | | | | the pose. It is more important to honor your body than |
| to offer. When you first begin yoga, there are several | | | | to try to do a pose perfectly. |
| things you can do to make your experience positive. | | | | Breathing |
| The following are ideas you might want to consider as | | | | The most important point in yoga for a beginner is to |
| you begin your yoga journey. | | | | breathe correctly during the postures. In yoga you |
| Types of Yoga | | | | breathe in and out through your nose in order to allow |
| It is a good idea when you are doing yoga as a | | | | yourself to breathe more deeply. Breathing helps you |
| beginner, that you choose a style that matches your | | | | get relaxed and it also helps you move more deeply |
| fitness level, personality, and health condition. Review | | | | into the poses. If you feel an area of tension in your |
| what each type of yoga has to offer so you can | | | | body, you can direct your breathe to that spot to help |
| choose a class that is best suited to you. | | | | it release. If, at any time during a pose, you find that |
| Yoga Instruction | | | | you cannot breathe deeply, either ease up or come |
| Yoga for a beginner is best practiced under the | | | | out of the pose. Breathing correctly is one of the most |
| supervision of an experienced teacher. It is important | | | | important goals in any yoga practice. |
| to maintain proper body alignment. A good teacher will | | | | Yoga for a Beginner Kit |
| make corrections so you don't injure yourself and can | | | | You might want to get a beginner yoga kit, which |
| also offer modifications if you have any physical | | | | usually includes a sticky mat, a strap, and one or two |
| restrictions. A teacher can also help you go a little | | | | yoga blocks. Some also include a yoga video so you |
| deeper into a pose so you get the most from your | | | | can supplement your classes with practice at home. |
| practice. | | | | Preparing for Class |
| You can find beginner yoga classes at many studios | | | | Do not eat a heavy meal fore several hours before |
| and gyms. Often the first class is free, so you can try | | | | your class. Yoga is best practiced on an empty |
| different classes to see which ones you like best. | | | | stomach. Do drink water, both before and after your |
| Yoga Attitude | | | | practice in order to keep your body well hydrated. |
| An important point to realize about yoga for a beginner | | | | Yoga for a beginner is the first step on a journey of |
| is that it is non-competitive. You are not trying to | | | | ever increasing self-awareness, a greater level of |
| stretch farther than other people in the class or even | | | | strength, endurance, and flexibility, and a deeper sense |
| keep up with them. You are paying attention to your | | | | of peace. Have fun and enjoy everything along the |
| body, and while you want to challenge it, you also want | | | | way! |
| to listen to it. If, at any point during your practice, you | | | | |