| One of the beauties of yoga is it's easy to begin at | | | | a towel and a water bottle. |
| home. | | | | 3. Pick a spot in your home for your yoga practice. |
| You only need a few things to begin with, you can do | | | | You can do this in the same place everyday or you |
| it at the privacy of your own space, you can practice | | | | can change it up to make things more interesting. You |
| at your own pace and you can start at any time you | | | | can even arrange your own yoga corner and |
| want. | | | | decorate it with indoor plants, a painting of a beautiful |
| While it's always safer to consult a doctor before you | | | | scenery, or anything that makes you feel more calm |
| practice, yoga is generally beneficial for most people. | | | | and peaceful. The important thing is your space is a |
| If you're a beginner, doing this at home can be the ideal | | | | place you'll enjoy being in and it helps you to focus on |
| way to start since you can learn the poses without | | | | your yoga practice. |
| having to worry about looking awkward in front of | | | | 4. Set a time for your yoga practice. Just like anything |
| everyone else. When you get the hang of it and you | | | | else, the only way to enjoy the benefits of yoga is by |
| find that you want to take your practice more | | | | doing it consistently. The time depends on your |
| seriously, you can always look up yoga classes you | | | | purpose. Some prefer to practice first thing in the |
| can attend nearby. | | | | morning to help them keep focused throughout the |
| Here are a few tips on how to begin your yoga | | | | day. While some prefer to practice at night to help |
| practice: | | | | them release stress. Depending on how your body |
| 1. Choose the type of yoga you want. There are | | | | responds to yoga, you can do it everyday or every |
| different variations of yoga ranging from the ones with | | | | other day. Some discomfort is okay. But pain is not |
| gentler movements to those that are more intense. | | | | always a good sign that something is working. Always |
| Since you're just starting, you can begin with hatha | | | | listen to your body. |
| yoga which will teach you the basic yoga poses while | | | | Bonus tip: |
| only involving slow and gentle movements. | | | | 5. Invest in an eco friendly yoga mat. Eco-friendly yoga |
| 2. Assemble the things you need for your practice. In | | | | mats are the best and healthiest options for your |
| this case, you'll only need two things: a yoga | | | | practice. Unlike PVC mats that are made with |
| instructional DVD for beginners and a good yoga mat | | | | cancer-causing agents and clog landfills when |
| which are both readily available in stores and online. | | | | disposed, eco-friendly yoga mats are kind to your |
| The rest of the things you'll need, you most likely | | | | body and disintegrate completely so they won't harm |
| already have at home: any set of comfortable clothes, | | | | environment. |