4 Tips To Find The Right Beginner Yoga Class

When you are new to yoga, you are probably uncertain as to what to expect when looking for a beginner yoga class.

If so, you are not alone as many beginners feel the same way.

That is why I wrote this article to enlighten you with 4 tips to find the right class that suits you best.

1. Decide On What You Want To Achieve Before Choosing A Style

The number of reasons why people take up yoga are as many as number of new attendees in a class.

Broadly people will be looking for one of 3 things which are mental, physical and spiritual health.

All 3 are important and realistic goals.

Whatever it is you are trying to achieve, there will be a class and style that compliments your personality and preference.

You can research in a library, online or even by asking various yogi.

Doing either or all will help you in your quest to find what you seek.

It will be worth setting clear goals.

Many newcomers are surprised at how willing a yoga instructor is to talk over these goals with them and discuss whether they are realistic or not.

2. Join A Class-By-Class Program

These are sometimes referred to as drop-in classes or pay as you go.

These are a good way of getting a feel for Yoga.

There will be a regular turnover of other students in the classes.

The contrasting level will mean the instructor will keep the classes at a relatively mild level and give everyone a taste of many different aspects of Yoga.

The advantage of this method is of course that you are not committed to an expensive series of classes.

You can obtain a taster for Yoga and see which types interest you.

You will also quickly learn whether the goals you set earlier are realistic for you, or even too low and need expanding upon.

Your next step will be to choose a series of classes in the areas that you found most suitable from the drop-in classes.

These classes will build on each other from week to week and you may find yourself behind if you miss a week.

3. Ensure That You Are Being Taught By Someone Who Knows What They Are Doing

Surprisingly enough considering the relatively low intensity and the many physical benefits, Yoga has begun to regularly show up on the statistics for sports injuries.

2 key causes are identified.

Firstly, students push themselves too fast and too soon.

Secondly, instructors with inadequate training or appreciation of the individual level of their students.

More often than not, large classes are sometimes blamed for these in which there is only 1 instructor dealing with over 20 different personalities that he or she may not be able to cope with.

When considering a new class, do not be embarrassed to ask your yoga instructor what their qualifications and background are.

Many instructors have nothing more than a 3-day training course in gym yoga.

Many people put this in the 'enough knowledge to be dangerous category.

Traditionally a student would train for many years under a guru before being considered fit to transiting from even basics to the next level.

The Yoga Alliance is a United States organization that features a registry of teachers who have completed appropriate training.

This means having completed courses that meet a certain standard.

A nice rule to work by is that less than 200 hours of instruction would mean a part time Yoga education.

4. Be Aware Of Hidden Costs

An unpleasant surprise that can put people right off yoga is turning up to the first class and finding that there are expenses that they do not expect and are unprepared for.

Some studios require each student to have their own mat, a special strap or other props.

Others will work through a book which you are obliged to buy.

There are also those requiring a dress code ranging from specific colours to specific articles of clothing.

Being unaware of any of these things and being refused your first class because of them can put you and others off.

Having shared with you these 4 tips, I hope you have a better understanding of finding the right yoga beginner class that suits you best and most importantly, enable you to progress.

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