People say they can’t do yoga for this reason or that reason, but the truth is, yoga really is for everyone. Not ALL yoga poses are for everyone, mind you, but everyone can do something. You can even do yoga from a chair. These are five basic, gentle poses that almost anyone can do. If […]
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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your First Yoga Class
Your first yoga class can be intimidating. It’s hard to know what to expect, and with all the newness going on it’s easy to finish the class feeling like maybe you missed something. That’s going to happen, and it’s okay. There’s a learning curve with anything new, and as you continue to practice you will […]
Yoga Vocabulary 2: Yoga Body Parts
Welcome to Part 2 of our yoga vocabulary lesson, in which we will talk about the yoga body parts. (See Yoga Vocabulary: Non-English Words for Part 1.) When you’re in class, the yoga teacher will refer to various parts of your body to help you figure out where to put those parts and how to […]
Yoga for Beginners 1: Get Going!
Here we go! I’m rolling out some online yoga classes, and I am happy to present this first one. I call it yoga for beginners because I feel it’s a class that many people who are new to yoga can manage, but it’s still a nice practice for those who are more experienced, as well. […]
The Worst Excuses for Not Doing Yoga
Everyone has an excuse when it comes to why they don’t exercise or try something new. Yoga is no exception. You don’t know if it’s “just not for you” if you don’t try it at least once–and I would say, at least 10 times with different teachers. I was in yoga for a couple of months before […]
No One is Watching You Do Yoga (Except the Teacher)
Even as we get older and (supposedly) more mature, many of us still harbor some big insecurities when it comes to starting something new. That fear of looking silly has kept a lot of potential first-timers out of the yoga studio and, I’m sure, out of many, many other things. I’ve been in a lot […]
How to Prepare for Your First Yoga Class
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to jump in and take your first yoga class, no matter how nervous you might be. It’s okay to be scared and do something anyway–in fact, I think it’s good for us. But you can do a lot ease your anxieties by following these easy steps to prepare for your […]