Where to Start with Yoga

If you’re interested in yoga, you may have wondered, “where or how exactly do I start?”  I asked myself the same question before beginning yoga.  I wondered what program I should choose, whether or not yoga was a good workout, and where to find a good program that would give me what I wanted.

I wanted something very challenging, something that would push me.  It may be the same for you.  Whether or not it is, here are some of my suggestions for where to start with yoga:

-  Pick a style.  I chose power yoga or “Ashtanga” yoga as it is a challenging style to say the least.

-  Find a good teacher in that style.  Find a teacher that makes you feel comfortable and challenges you to excel.  One great teacher is Van Clayton Powel, who designed the Runner’s Yoga program.  Van is very experienced teaching beginners yoga.

-  With that teacher, pick his/her CD, DVD, or class that suits your schedule best.   Some programs implement 90-minute workouts.  Others are more liberal time-wise.  Some may be pretty intense, while others more relaxing.  Just find what you think would be best for you.

When I started with yoga, I went immediately to power yoga.  I found that it met my needs, and gave me the challenge that I wanted.  Again, just research it out and see what you think would work best for you.  That’s something I love about yoga, it’s all about being the best you!  Good luck and namaste!

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About the Author:
Hey everyone!!!  I’m Keith!  I’m currently a university student at BYU.  I love sports, and trying out new fitness routines.  Especially yoga routines.  I hail from the great state of Idaho:)
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