2006-06-27 10:17:27 · 7 answers · asked by ramnation 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I started several years ago by joining a class. Most group classes are set up so that beginners can join at any time. Also, most classes offer mats for beginners. So, until you know if you like it, you don't need to purchase any equipment.
The best part about yoga is there are no rules on how much you have to do. At any time, if you get tired, you can rest and no one will even notice. Most people in the class have their eyes closed anyway. The instructor will tell beginners how to know when they need to rest and what positions are best for doing so.
I much prefer yoga in a class setting to yoga at home on a DVD. I have yet to find a good DVD and the instructors are usually awesome. They can answer questions, they have good music and they will let you know if your postures are incorrect.
Most YMCA's and local gyms offer group exercise schedules and most do not require a gym membership to take classes.
Good luck and happy stretching!
2006-06-27 10:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by biogirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take a class that is close to your house. At a convenient time. You don't need special clothes or anything. Just go and do it. Concentrate fully on the class when you are there. If you can't take a class and have to use DVDs, then set aside time and turn off the phones and do the DVDs several times a week. Get a friend to do yoga with you if possible. Don't worry if you can't bend as far as the teacher or other students, they've been doing this for probably 30 years. Just do what you can with quality. That is what is important. Just do it.
2006-06-27 10:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a yoga movie then you can do it at home at your own pace. dont push your self to hard. if there doing something complicated on the movie break it down into steps and you'll slowly begin to reach your goal. good luck.
2006-06-27 10:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Marjorie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by doing lots of warming up.
Only attempt beginner moves & have fun learning it's meant 2 give U time in your own lil world 2!
Good luck.
2006-06-27 10:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a beginners tapedvd - yoga is hard to do but good for you.
2006-06-27 10:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just started my first class and it was hard. Don't over push yourself or you might pull a muscle and practice whenever you can. You can use some straps to reach your legs.
2006-06-27 10:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by honey27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that the little guy from Star Wars. Why would you want to do him?
2006-06-27 10:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by Scott R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋