Yoga Advice

By Sienna Nalin


With yoga, you must come prepared, so of course I am going to give you guys some good advice to do well and get all the benefits from yoga. You must be completely focused while trying to become stress free and strengthen your body.

Arrive early: Head to the studio at least 10 minutes before the scheduled class in case there's paperwork to fill out or if you want to ask about any introductory discounts for new students.

Some forms of yoga involve chanting: If you are in a yoga class that does chanting, feel free to try it. If you are not ready to begin chanting, you do not have to do it.

Don't clench: If you want to be able to really relive some stress and get the most out of your yoga experience, you must be loose and not clench. With clenching your body parts you cannot really get a full experience.

Breath is everything: Pay attention to how shallow your breath is at the beginning of class, and if it's deeper and more relaxed at the end of class. When you feel your mind wander, think about lengthening your inhales and exhales. It's the best way to calm down and dive back into your practice with a fresh outlook.

Trust the instructor: Your instructor would not do anything to harm you at all. They are there to make sure that you get the full experience. Do everything at your own pace, the instructor will understand. You do not have to keep up with others. If you also come across an instructor that touches yogis to help them position, feel free to tell them not to, if you are uncomfortable with them touching you.

...Learn more at 10 Things to Know Before Your First Time

Following these tips when trying yoga for the first time will make you a yoga lover. I guarantee you will continue doing yoga because of the way it will make you feel. You will feel at one with yourself through monitoring how you breathe and training your thoughts.




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