| h there are most likely at least half a dozen yoga | | | | Are you coming from home or work? Do you need |
| studios and gyms that offer yoga classes in your | | | | something to fill the time while your youngest takes his |
| neighborhood, finding the one class and the right | | | | gymnastics class and therefore need a class near |
| teacher to suit your needs is not always easy. Start at | | | | there? Finding one that is close to where you are at |
| the beginning with these steps and when you have | | | | the time that you want to take the class will help you |
| completed all of them you are sure to have located | | | | maintain an effective, consistent practice. |
| the best yoga class and teacher combination for your | | | | * What type of yoga is taught at the schools that are |
| schedule, location, interest, and temperament. | | | | close to where you want to be when you want to |
| * What are your choices? The telephone book, the | | | | take your class? If you’re a beginner, you may |
| internet, community newspapers, ad boards at your | | | | not want to jump into a dynamic Ashtanga yoga class. |
| local health food store or organic grocery store | | | | If you’re more advanced, then a mild Kripalu |
| – all of these are great ways to find out what is | | | | yoga course may not be what you’re looking |
| available to you. Spread the word that you’re | | | | for to push your limits. Call the schools and centers |
| looking for a good class. Your dental hygienist may | | | | that are left on your list and ask them to send you a |
| turn you onto a class you’ve never heard of or | | | | list of classes they have available. From these, you will |
| your librarian may moonlight as an instructor on the | | | | be able to see what is available during the time slots |
| weekends. You never know until you start looking. | | | | you have open. |
| * When would you like to take your yoga class? | | | | * Try them out! Most yoga schools and centers allow |
| Some people prefer to start their day very early with | | | | you to take one class without signing up for 10 weeks |
| an energizing yoga class. Others like to wind down | | | | worth of practice. Experiment and try out all the |
| after work with a long, relaxing class and still others | | | | classes that interest you. If you find more than one |
| prefer to pop in a 20 minute yoga class every day | | | | that appeals to you, maybe you can switch back and |
| during lunch or once a week on Saturday mornings. | | | | forth. If none are what you’re looking for, then |
| Determining when a class will best fit into your | | | | go back to your original list and expand your |
| schedule will help you narrow down your choices. | | | | parameters or see if there are any yoga schools that |
| * Which yoga classes are most convenient to you? | | | | you’ve overlooked. Soon you’ll find the |
| After you have chosen the best time for you to take | | | | perfect class and the perfect teacher for your yoga |
| your class, consider where you will be just before then. | | | | practice. |