Attending your first yoga class is not the



simplest of jobs. It can seem a bit scary

with all of the inhumanly possible yoga

poses and the unknown yoga exercise

contraptions. Do not let these intricate

yoga positions dissuade you from taking

your first yoga class. It has become a

trendy and attainable practice that allows

even the most inexperienced student to

enjoy more flexibility and strength without

all of the redundant actions that is shared

in other forms of exercise.

Basic yoga sessions usually consist of

introductions to your yoga instructor and

your fellow beginning classmates. Not to

worry. With the assistance of your yoga

instructor you will be gently and slowly be

guided through each of the yoga poses

(asanas). The duty of a yoga teacher is to

encourage you to get the best of a yoga

pose both internally and physically. Along

with the fluid movement of the yoga poses

is the addition of a guided meditation that

is meant to bring a sense of relaxation that

will open up the possibility for self-

awareness.

To get the most of your yoga practice, it is

best to find an accomplished yoga

instructor. If the instructor does not ask

the students if you have any injuries or

accidents, leave immediately. This is an

example of an inconsiderate teacher.

In deciding on where to take your first

basic yoga session you will have a handful

of options. One is to talk with friends who

may attend a studio in your neighborhood,

second is to check out your local gym or

even community center. Since yoga has

become available to everyone from the

youngest child to the seniors you are sure

to find a class that will suit your schedule

and level of experience. Remember that

yoga is about bringing together the mind,

body and spirit in an open and safe

environment. Through taking yoga, you will

notice a sharpened knowledge of your

body and your environment.