| There are many ways to learn yoga; classes, video, | | | | and visual instruction. You can move at your own |
| and even through fitness programs on TV. There are | | | | pace, schedule your exercise at your convenience and |
| now many resources on the Internet as well as local | | | | it can be a relaxing way to perfect your yoga practice. |
| stores, where you can pick up information and | | | | TV: This will work like a video except these lessons |
| instructional material on many websites. | | | | are usually free. You can usually find a yoga program |
| Here are a few of the most popular methods: | | | | on specialty ethnic channels, cable and public TV. |
| Classes: You can find classes by browsing online, | | | | Check your local listings for times and program. |
| checking with your local public schools or colleges or in | | | | Books: It is always advisable to get a few good books |
| your local yellow pages. Taking a class is usually the | | | | about anything you are involved with. The more |
| best way to begin. You can learn the basics from a | | | | knowledge you have about a subject, the better you |
| professional instructor and then continue on at home at | | | | can understand your yoga practice and why doing |
| your own pace. A formal yoga class will usually be in a | | | | things a certain way is important. With a discipline like |
| group setting. There are advantages and | | | | Yoga it is good to know as much as you can to |
| disadvantages in a group setting. One advantage is the | | | | understand the purpose of the exercises that you are |
| sense of comradeship that you will enjoy, doing the | | | | doing. |
| exercises together. Another advantage is being able to | | | | There are a number of ways that you can learn more |
| personally get help on a one-on -one basis from the | | | | about yoga and be able to better practice the |
| instructor. The disadvantage might be that when you | | | | positions. The practice of yoga will affect you not just |
| first begin, you may have difficulty in keeping up with | | | | mentally but physically as well. When you learn and |
| the group activities. | | | | understand yoga you will get far more benefits from it |
| Video: Once you have learned the basics, videos are | | | | and really improve your health. |
| a good way to go. You have the advantage of verbal | | | | |