Beginning Steps

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Starting yoga can be a daunting prospect. So many different styles, so many teachers - which one should I try? How often should I practice? Here are a few steps to help you get started:

Step 1
Do not eat 2 hours before your class and try to hydrate yourself by drinking plenty of water before class. Any emptying of the gut is great (this frees space for a deeper practice to 'feel'). Arrive 10 minutes before the class starts - to register, change and settle down/ground.

Step 2
Make your first class one of the following:
• Yoga Basics
• Gentle Restorative
• Pain-Free Back and Arthritis Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Slow Flow
Introduce yourself to the teacher before class begins. Let them know about any health concerns you might have and let them know this is your first class.

Step 3
Ask questions before and after class to better understand the practice. Yoga can teach us much, but we all have different questions, so ask yours; it's new to all of us.

Step 4
Practice regularly to get the best results. Once a week will feel good, but three times a week will create real change fast.

Step 5
Try a few (or all) the different styles of yoga we offer. Find the practice which you feel best suits your personality and personal objectives.

 

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