| One popular type of fitness routines today is yoga. | | | | tighter fitted, but not restrictive of movements. Yoga is |
| Although it is the current rage, it is certainly not new. | | | | usually done barefoot. You might want to bring a yoga |
| Yoga is one of the oldest forms of fitness. People | | | | mat, especially if there are wood floors. Most people |
| who practice yoga generally attend classes and work | | | | prefer sticky mats for their sturdiness. Many yoga |
| with yoga instructors to perfect their mental and | | | | classes have mats for rent. Just keep in mind; you will |
| physical skills. Let's take a look at what yoga class | | | | get sweaty during a class and so will the people who |
| entails. | | | | have used the mat before you. If you are going to |
| Yoga has been in the world for over 8000 years. But | | | | stick with this exercise, most people prefer to buy their |
| recently it has gained momentum as a choice fitness | | | | own mats. Also, bring water to hydrate yourself after |
| program. There are several different types of yoga to | | | | class. And remember do not eat one to two hours |
| choose from; Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Bekram | | | | before the class. |
| Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. | | | | You will be expected to work at your own ability level. |
| It is a good idea to observe some of these classes to | | | | If you need a rest during the workout, you can always |
| determine which yoga is right for you. Once you make | | | | resort to the child's pose. You can continue when you |
| your choice, you can attend classes at fitness centers | | | | feel you are able, as each individual sets his or her |
| or the YMCA. You can join a group session or | | | | own speed. In your class, everyone will function at his |
| participate in a private session. | | | | or her own stage; you shouldn't be concerned others |
| Classes are usually sixty to ninety minutes long. The | | | | are more advanced. This will only hinder your |
| beginning of the class will consist of relaxation, | | | | concentration and rob you of any benefits you may |
| breathing and warm-up stretches. This may also | | | | experience. |
| include some chanting, such as 'OMS' to help relax | | | | Yoga is an exercise, which is easy to learn and |
| your body. Then there will be a series of asanas, or | | | | requires no equipment outside of a yoga mat. It will |
| poses. The teacher will walk around, watch your | | | | produce a more relaxed you, and you can expect to |
| movements and offer advice on how to improve your | | | | feel good after it is over. You may feel inadequate as |
| form. The end of the class will be a total relaxation | | | | you start but with practice you will be able to master |
| period, which will help calm the body and clear the | | | | the yoga poses. So if you want a feel good, get fit, |
| mind. | | | | self-awareness exercise program, it may be just an |
| To be prepared for your yoga class, you should wear | | | | 'OM' away. |
| shorts, a t-shirt or tank top. They should be loose or | | | | |