| If you've been dealing with some health challenges, or | | | | moment. |
| have not been exercising or stretching much recently, | | | | So, how can you start your Yoga practice? Simply call |
| you can still begin your yoga practice in an easy, | | | | the Yoga Centers and Health Clubs nearest your |
| enjoyable way! | | | | home and ask them about the kinds of yoga classes |
| Yoga does not have to be difficult for it to effectively | | | | they offer. Ask them if they offer a Yoga Class for |
| manage and relieve pain! Find out why today is a good | | | | Beginners. Most Yoga Centers make a point of doing |
| day to start your yoga practice! | | | | this! |
| The easier "schools" of yoga include: Kripalu Yoga, | | | | Then you can follow-up by trying different Yoga |
| Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Integral | | | | teachers and Yoga Classes in your neighborhood and |
| Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. Please note that Iyengar | | | | finding at least 2 per week that fit your schedule. |
| yoga can be gentle or rigorous depending on your | | | | Finally, you can purchase a Yoga DVD, either online or |
| teacher! | | | | at your local health food store. Please be sure that it |
| Here is a brief list of Yoga Classes to avoid if you're | | | | includes gentle, easy poses that are good for |
| seeking a gentle way to learn Yoga. The classes that | | | | beginners! This can help you jump start your daily |
| are physically rigorous, and thus not ideal for beginners | | | | practice at home. |
| (unless you're a real athlete already) are: | | | | For more information about upcoming easy Yoga |
| Power Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga with Weights, | | | | DVDs, you are welcome to contact so that you can |
| and Bikram Yoga aka Hot Yoga. | | | | be informed when the new DVDs are ready! |
| The good news is that you can reap the benefits of | | | | Now, just a bit of "Yoga Lingo" for you as you start |
| yoga, whether you take a gentle class or a rigorous | | | | your own personal Yoga Journey: the word |
| class. These benefits include: stretching and | | | | "Namaste!" is often said at the beginning and end of |
| strengthening both body & mind, finding your | | | | yoga classes. It means, "I salute the light within you!" |
| balance in more ways than one, and taking time to | | | | May you be peaceful and well! Namaste! |
| breathe deeply, relax, and enjoy life in the present | | | | |