| If you practice yoga even only once a week, for an | | | | recordings you can put onto an iPod or MP3 player to |
| hour each time, you will definitely feel the benefits. The | | | | enable you to follow the flow. These iPods and MP3s |
| more you practice the more benefits you will feel. | | | | are a great idea as they are small enough to clip onto |
| Start with what you are comfortable with, if you can | | | | your practice clothing, with the earpiece in your ear |
| manage to practice two or three times a week, for an | | | | and it is just like the instructor telling you what comes |
| hour or more, this would be much better for you. | | | | next. You will know exactly when to inhale and when |
| Unlike other forms of exercise, yoga doesn't have the | | | | to exhale what the next position is etc. |
| after sessions 'hurts'. You should only practice yoga to | | | | There are no special requirements for you to |
| where you feel comfortable with your movements. Do | | | | purchase when starting yoga. No special clothing to |
| not overdo any of the postures or positions. You will | | | | buy, you need clothing that is comfortable, maybe |
| feel the difference soon enough and your wish to | | | | sweat pants and a top that is not too big and not too |
| keep this feeling will most likely have you doing regular | | | | small. There is no special footwear as yoga is |
| sessions daily. | | | | practiced in bare feet. You may wish to buy your own |
| Learning the correct way to breathe is as important as | | | | yoga mat but many yoga studios and schools provide |
| learning the postures. So when you first start, take it | | | | them for the sessions. |
| slowly and learn the whole process. | | | | It is advisable not to eat directly before a yoga class. |
| You may think you are not flexible so will not be able | | | | Allow at least a couple of hours without food before |
| to do yoga. This couldn't be further from the truth. | | | | starting your practice. Your body will be put through |
| Practicing yoga will help with your flexibility. You will | | | | many different poses and positions while practicing |
| also notice after a time, your coordination, balance, | | | | yoga and your food needs to be digested so you feel |
| strength and a general feeling of well being, will all have | | | | little or no effects. If you do need to have something to |
| improved. | | | | eat, make it a light snack and at least thirty minutes |
| No matter your age, fitness level or health, you can | | | | before the class. |
| take up yoga and start feeling the benefits almost | | | | Everybody, from children to seniors, can practice yoga. |
| straight away. You can practice yoga in your own | | | | Everyone who continues to use yoga as a form of |
| home or go to a class. Going to a class may suit you, | | | | health and fitness will benefit in every walk of their life. |
| as having other people and an instructor is what you | | | | It is truly amazing how you can feel after only a short |
| need, but if you want to practice in the comfort of | | | | time. |
| your own home, then there are videos and even | | | | |