But I'm not sure what type/style of yoga to take. I am a 40yo male and starting to feel the effects of getting older. Arthritis runs in my family so maintaining flexiblity is important to me. I have practiced myself at home in the past for a short time but never with a group. I want to find out what type of class would be beginner friendly. Any suggestions would be helpful and appreciated. Thank you.
2007-08-06 15:20:49 · 4 answers · asked by Church of the Fonz 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i'm a 46 year old female, i have done lots of types of yoga.
hatha is the basic. go with something called 'intro' or 'basic' or 'beginning'. Kundalini i think is good. i started with kundalini then flow yoga then hatha then anusara.
ashtanga is very athletic with lots of jumping; i don't recommend it for you.
bikram is the 'hot' yoga in really high temperatures. like 105 degrees. save that for later.
yin yoga is more passive.
the most important thing is shop around until you find a teacher that works for you. don't quit all of yoga just because you don't like your first teacher.
try some videotapes (wailana has some good beginning ones imho) - so do lots of others. my teacher sells videos
www.dancemeditation.org (it's moving yoga or flow)
lots of people sort of invent their own kind, from 'yoga of beauty' to 'geometric yoga' basically they are all good, just find something that motivates you, makes sense to you, brings you progress.
realize that yoga is about strength as well as flexibility.
and consider nia if it is available near you. and feldenkrais.
some teachers have a more spiritual approach, some a more new age approach. some have a self-esteem approach, some approach it as basically an exercise class. it's kind of like a therapist.
email me if you want to ask more specific questions about a specific class you're considering.
2007-08-06 15:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sufi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just started yoga a few weeks ago and the instructor is really good about providing/modeling a beginner, intermediate, and advanced position for all the moves/exercises. So, we are able to decide on our own how challenged we want to be. I'm really enjoying yoga and there are several men in my class as well. Good luck!
2007-08-06 15:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Leset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take yoga for beginners. a lot of yoga studios offer great packages for new students. just go to citysearch and oselect yoga studios under your city. then call them up or go on their websites. good luck
2007-08-06 15:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by EventNewYork 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont talk about age in the public please .May dicourage some like me.I was ok before I read your question.
2007-08-06 15:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kathie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋