Considering signing up for your first yoga class? Or want to return to the practice after taking a long break? When you start a new form of exercise, safety is your priority. This is particularly true if you have not worked out for a while.
Yoga is a complete workout of body, mind and spirit, though most people think of it mainly in relation to a physical workout. Yoga is suitable for people of all ages, body types and levels of physical ability.
What if you have certain health concerns? Of course discuss the possibility of a yoga practice with your doctor or specialist. It is advantageous to start yoga at a yoga studio where your yoga instructor can give you hands-on direction with the practice.
Even if you are not totally new to yoga, we still recommend taking a few classes at the Studio to get the help of a certified yoga teacher. You might want to schedule a few private yoga classes with one of our teachers to make sure that you are clear on how best practice and the necessary modifications for poses.
Yoga is low impact, so it is ideal for people with arthritis. It builds bone and muscle, so it is perfect for those who have osteoporosis or who wish to lose weight. As yoga uses your own body weight to work out, there is no fancy or confusing equipment to get used to.
The only thing you need for starting with yoga is comfortable clothing and a mat. Do you need LuluLemon yoga wear to begin your yoga journey? Not at all. You need pants and a t-shirt that let you move without restrictions.
There is a huge choice of yoga mats out there! Just have a look at amazon.com. Which mat to pick? Your yoga mat should be skid-proof so you do not slip and injure yourself. Also, it has to be thick enough so hands, knees, elbows will not get sore if you are doing your postures on a hard wooden floor.
Have you seen this short article about getting ready for your first class?
Not all yoga is to do with poses. Pranayama pays attention to the breath in order to move energy in the body and remove toxins. There are a number of beneficial breathing patterns you will learn as part of a balanced yoga practice.
One thing we want you forget when thinking of yoga is: “No pain, no gain”. Your body signals through pain that something is wrong. If you experience pain, let the yoga teacher know immediately. Our highly trained and Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructors will be able to help you and offer a modification to deal with your discomfort.
Did you know that all our yoga teachers got trained “in-house” through our own Clayton Yoga Teacher Training? This guarantees that you get the best support during your yoga class!
If you’ve been thinking about starting a yoga practice, use all the resources we share on this site: articles, tip lists, interviews with our teachers, etc. If you have any questions: ask your instructor or call Michelle at 314-630-1677.
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