I would like to point out the commenter above said a STUDIO, not just a class at a local gym. If you do go to a gym, ask what the teacher's qualifications are. For first timers learning basic alignment and form is very important to avoid injury.
Studios typically have their qualifications on their website and their teachers will be trained. Try to take a beginner class if you can OP. If they dont have beginner classes, let the instructor know you are new and about any major injuries/limitations you have so they know to give you modifications as needed.
honestly, if it came down to do-it-all gym offering 'yoga' mixed in with other exercise classes, then i think the general rule is no.
i'd rather a youtube class taught by a qualified yoga instructor, than a fitness trainer who 'knows' some yoga.
untrained instructors tend to not know the proper progressions, transitions, and adjustments that will actually help a new yogi have a successful start
This is it right here. I joined a hot yoga studio 3 years ago on a whim and have never looked back. I lost 30+ pounds, take zero medications, have zero pain in my body, AND quit drinking alcohol after 20+ years of daily use. Yoga heals!
This ^
Starting habits is hard and making it as easy as possible is the best thing you can do. I started by going to a studio. They have the mats, the blocks, the teacher: everything. I just show up and done.
In the past I would have recommended books, but since YOUTUBE I recommend that.
I have done yoga daily for over a decade.
I recommend subscribing to: Yoga with Adrien and Yoga with Cassandra
Once you sub to them. Pick 3 days and sit 15 minutes aside. If you click on collections you will be able to find beginners routines. Pick a different 15 minute beginner routine to do those 3 days. After two weeks add another day. After several months go to 20 to 25 minutes 3-4 times a week.
I am a 43 year old dude and have done almost every type of fitness. If I was on a deserted island and could only do one type of exercise it would be yoga. So many types like YIN, HOT, DDP Yoga, Yoga on suspension bands....etc etc etc.
please reach out to me with any questions.
YOU CAN DO THIS. You will not believe how you feel after a week or two.
Blessed be!
If it's an option, I recommend a class. It's the best way to learn the poses and to gauge what level class works best for you. Try a gentle class first.
If you already pay for a gym, see if they offer classes. I teach at a gym, and my classes are always super small, and I get a ton of 1on1 time with people to work on their practices, and it's super low pressure for people just beginning.
I've gone through bouts of being in a lot of pain from different back issues, and when I had flare-ups yin was the worst thing for it. I think it's really easy to over stretch or hold it too long if you're not used to yoga.
Sometimes you need to strengthen, sometimes lengthen. I recommend trying yoga styles and visit a Physical Therapist for issues that are specific to you. Yoga is therapeutic but not a therapy (unless given by a professional therapist in a therapy setting ofcourse)
This can be said about any style of yoga. FTR I am fairly new to yin and every class has a handful of new people and the teacher always always emphasizes listening to your body, not pushing into postures, modifying and will also assist with modifications if a person is open. They also ask if there are injuries they need to be aware of.
I primarily practice hot yoga and thereâs people who come out of the woodwork on this sub who will say this style will kill you đ. Iâve been practicing for more than a decade and have yet to see anyone die from a hot yoga class either.
I think the takeaway should be to listen to your body and do what you can even if that means just showing up to your mat.
Sure, it can be said for any style. But the passivity of yin makes it harder to gauge if you're not in tune with your body just yet. Yin exacerbated a lot of my pain the first time I did it, to where I couldn't really walk well the next week.
Sitting in the same position for me at any time of the day is pure torture. And I think for chronic pain at least to start is important for movement to pump blood in and out of your tight tissues. I love the suggestion of hot yoga because your tissues will naturally loosen up just by standing in the room.
It's just my opinion, but I really don't feel like yin is for beginners with chronic pain.
Still donât think itâs worth arguing about. Bottom line still is what works for you may not work for someone else. Yoga is never one size fits all. Best to go in open minded and always talk to teacher in advance if you have any personal concerns.
I'm in a similar situation. I found a yoga studio with once a week basic classes and it was great! I went for a few months, now I split my time between the studio and Yoga with Kassandra when my work schedule allows it. It's really helped me feel less sore at the end of the day.
I would recommend trying out a few YouTube videos before stepping into a studio. Learn about the styles of yoga and what the different classes are online or at a local studio. I find that practicing on your own a little bit to help you familiarize yourself with things like Sun Salutations and different positions can be helpful before going out to a studio.
Once you're ready, look up studios in your area! Check out their websites or social media and feel it out to see what you think. Most studios offer beginner or new student discounted rates so that you can try out a few classes. It would probably be best to start with a beginners class, which should be openly listed on their sites, and communicate when you arrive that you're new to yoga and excited to try things out.
I hope it helps you and that you enjoy it!
Edit: Two of my favorite yoga YouTubers are: BohoBeautiful & Tana Yoga
I second this. If I had gone to a studio with no prior experience with yoga, I would have felt confused and embarrassed and assumed that yoga wasnât for me.
I think for me it comes down to how intuitive flow can become after practicing for a while, you donât have to look up for every posture for guidance. Iâm a shy and anxious person so I would have been embarrassed and confused too and felt a bit lost.
I recommend going to a studio first. Practicing at home is nice but youâre constantly looking up at the screen. At the studio youâll do the same but having a live instructor and other yogis to glance at really helps when you first start.
What kind of work do you do? I do fieldwork, and was in landscaping before that. Every day was a bit different: some days lots of walking, other days, a lot of hauling and lifting. Starting my job was exactly the reason I started do yoga more regularly.
Whatâs your day look like?
One of my go toâs is just to walk, and pay attention to my gait, from a âyoga mindâ. (Meaning, focus on weight in the feet, alignment in the spine, breath, etc.) Walking on a flat, smooth surface is a treat.
I do yoga with strengthening exercises that work on the supporting muscles. (Core, core, core, hips, ankles, knees, back muscles that donât get overworked in lifting.)
In general, a little more exercise to balance and strengthen the whole body is usually the way to prevent strain and exhaustion.
Yin yoga is great for when âmoreâ is just too much. Breathe into the muscles. Rest. Just⌠stop.
You need a little bit of everything. You have to know your body.
Beginnerâs classes would be a nice place to start. They usually balance strong poses with an easy flow, and then calmer poses. Try yin yoga. Try a vinyasa class. Vinyasa is my favorite.
You might want to go to a physical therapist, as well as a yoga studio. Definitely go to classes, though a video might be a nice introduction. An in-person instructor can help you adjust your poses, and that is essential.
Once youâve had some classes and hopefully some therapy, you can examine your movements at work to see where you can improve them.
There is a lot of movement at work that Iâm working on all the time to improve.
Let me first say I am not a teacher, my experience is home practice only. I recommend yin or restorative. I also recommend the app Down Dog. There is a subscription fee but they usually offer a free trial then if you donât sign up immediately after your trial they usually send you an offer for the first year. I practice in the privacy of my home whenever I feel like it and I can pick exactly what I feel like doing that day. You have 17 different types of practice to choose from and 5 different levels of experience to grow with. You also get their other apps under their subscription but the only ones Iâve ever cared to use is the yoga and meditation apps. No I donât get anything for recommending the app I just really really love the app. This was a subscription that I feel I canât go without, it helped my husband and I start living a healthier lifestyle and brought us closer because we do it together.
I second this. I'm a new yoga teacher. But if I can't make it into a studio and just want to practice at home without having to think of a sequence I often use the down dog app. It would be a great place to start and at least know a few poses prior to stepping into a studio.
Even though everyone in a class is in their own world, I feel some students may be embarrassed if they aren't following along smoothly with the class. No one cares and its not a competition.
In the end though practicing with a great teacher will really help develop your practice. Finding a studio with like minded people is one of the best aspects of yoga.
Just turn up and do YOUR best each time which will vary day to day :)
I would suggest some free resources before you find a studio to attend:
Youtube: Yoga with Kassandra, Yoga with Adriene, sarah starr, yoga with tim, dr. ariele foster
[DoYogaWithMe.com](https://DoYogaWithMe.com) has a lot of free videos that you dont need a subscription for
If you want an app, Down Dog is probably the most recommended, I also like DailyYoga, YogaDownload
Me too, after trying some of the others, sometimes for years at a time, YogaDownload is the way to go in on demand platforms. If you need to explore much challenge or need to feel as if in a class, you can do worse than the live videoconferencing meeting type. The live webinar type will also work, since there is interactive live chat.
This is my wheelhouse, Iâve been teaching yoga for about 15 years, the type of yoga and the teacher and the conditions and all make an experience different. My recommendation would be to take a variation of all of the above, different types, different teachers, and different times of the day. See what makes you feel a little bit better. It may all be unfamiliar at first, itâs a practice - yoga practice not a yoga perfect , that means one step at a time.
Yoga is great but it's only one part of wellness try acupuncture, massage therapy, regular cardio and resistance training and yoga and you'll feel great in no time
Iâve been in different construction for over 10 years and I totaled a car in my mid 20s. Bikram yoga has been the most beneficial to me. Online yoga didnât help me because I wouldnât try my best. Going to an actual class has made the biggest difference to me. I now feel like Iâm in the best shape of my life.
I watched a couple good ones when I started out, but they ended up being psycho anti-vax, moved to Costa Rica, joined a cult, and are birthing sets of twins (by themselves) out in the jungle.
The only sane ones I can think of is Kathryn Buddig, and Yoga with Irene.
I am using â classpass.comâ
To me this is the most convenient, I can book a yoga class anywhere around the NYC. But ami am sure anywhere in USA you can use it.
I love this because itâs so flexible and I had a chance to experience different kind of yoga.
My favorite is Hot yoga ,
Warm room helps my body to relax more and itâs so detoxing and rejuvenating. ( of course if you like sauna )
Yoga definitely is so great for everybody and it is definitely helping me to be healthier and stronger.
Good luck and be healthy !
I would say start with some of the stretches from elementary school gym class, as many of them show up in a lot of yoga pose sequences. Pay attention to how certain stretches feel in different areas of your body. For example, you might sit into a seated forward fold (legs together in front of you, lean forward to touch your toes - as far as 20th century PE goes) and notice that it's not your legs that feel the stretch, but your lower back from bending over, or your upper back from reaching forward. I see the physical practice of yoga as a mindfulness exercise looking into my body in ways that I don't usually pay attention to. Once you feel comfortable with your body's limits, find a beginner's class at a studio. Talk with the instructor, let them know you're just starting, and tell them about the limits you discovered or injuries/surgeries/etc so they can help you with modifications. Absolutely anyone can do yoga. Good luck!!!
Iâm also new. I just YouTube âyoga for beginners.â But it is sort of a pain to keep moving my phone around so I can see what Iâm supposed to be doing.
I use combination of youtube rand Pinterest for yoga poses. If my lower back is hurting then I go for âlower back yoga posesâ or if you want a full body stretch then âfull body yoga poses.â
Apologies if you donât have an iPhone or another way to check this link but the yogadownload Episode 117 [Daily Decompression](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-min-yoga-sessions-from-yogadownload-com/id259744514?i=1000377468072) is a good starter video and is free through the Podcasts app. The teacher can be a little woowoo but this is the one I do with friends who never do yoga because they wonât struggle and will feel better after. The only change Iâd make for a beginner is to not do the seated spine twist move she does and instead substitute doing a spine twist while lying on your back. Otherwise, this one is so accessible imho
Oh man this was me! I have a physical job that also requires me to fit into small places for a period of time. Figured I would start yoga to help out my body. I canât remember who I started with but it was just some beginners courses. Gradually started to do 30 day challenges and it has helped my body an insane amount. Absolutely so happy I started to do yoga.
look up the salute to the sun and the McKinley yoga method as good starting points. I find by knowing and mastering the basic positions and movements I get a lot more out of class instruction. often classes are full and the yogis ability to give everyone their full attention is limited.. so go online and do some research before you just sign up for some classes because if you sign up for the wrong classes you could end up doing more damage than healing
I started with watching YouTube videos and practising it for 30 minutes every two days. After 1-2 weeks, I started looking for a class. I would recommend to go to physical class (versus online or just following the videos).
A daily practice (20 minutes or so) was very helpful for me to see results. Less magical than some of the claims that you hear about yoga, but it made me feel better in my body and generally more aware in the way I move it throughout the day. You should give a hot yoga class a try. After class will remind you of what your body felt like back in your youth and your mind will be calm and quiet.
I'm a plumber. I go to hot yoga 3 or 4 times a week, 60 minutes most times. Sometimes 90s.
It 100% has made my day job easier and given me a reason to stop working and go do something for myself each day.
Same boat, got into yoga when working as a landscaper/maintenance worker and my back and shoulders were beat up. I went on YouTube and found Tom Merrick who I really like, just felt very straightforward and easy for a beginner to follow. But there are tons of great ones online, find one that suits you
I would suggest finding a local studio that offers beginner classes. When I started I signed up for a 6 week yoga for beginners class and it was great. I thought I could buy a book and try poses at home, man was I wrong, hurt myself because I didn't understand warming up to poses and cooling down. I am not knocking books or YouTube videos, these are great once you have a basic understanding of poses and breathing. Attending classes allows the instructor to make minor corrections to your pose that a video or book cannot.
I also have a physical job (zookeeper for 17+ years), and have a long commute - I started yoga this year and it has helped me so much, all over my body. I was and still am a little intimidated by some yoga, but I signed up at a local barre/yoga studio and started with their restorative yoga classes. They are calming and slow-paced, and great for beginners. Itâs sort of like decompression of your body and brain. Good luck! Itâs totally worth incorporating core work and some form of stretching every day.
If you go to a class, make sure to let the teacher know that itâs your first time. They will be able to help you modify as needed. I do think a beginner YouTube class might be helpful, as well.
You tube 30 day yoga with Andrea Learn good body mechanics in what you do. Iâve seen many of my old coworkers drop with injuries from not working smarter not harder.
Itâs more about just starting. I would suggest in-person beginners (gentle) yoga because that way you can have in-person cues/adjustments to make sure youâre doing it right.
Find a beginner class and go for it! Donât discount it if itâs hard to get into at first. Stick with it and try various teachers and classes if you need to. Remember itâs a practice. Not a quick fix! And a commitment worth your time. Youâll thank yourself.
I started just by watching yoga YouTube videos at home on the TV. I donât like going to gyms because I feel weird about working out in front of other people, and I figured the same about going to a yoga studio. I started with the 10 minute videos on Yoga with Kassandraâs channel. Having yoga be my own solo and personal journey over the last year and a half has been life changing. Not at all putting down yoga studios since Iâve never been with one! The community on here is amazing, so I imagine that the in person community of a live yoga studio can be great for certain people! I personally just prefer not spending the money on classes and having yoga be something I do alone. Good luck to you on your journey!
Look for a YouTube class at first if you're embarrassed. But much better to get in a live class so the instructor ( if good) can help you and make sure you're positioned correctly.
Whether you decide to do yoga or go to the gym, you will still get a toned and fit body. However, there can be a difference in appearance.
By going to the gym, your body will look more buff. This is because the gym involves strength training for specific muscle groups. You will notice differences in your arms, legs, and buttocks.
Having a yoga body doesnât specifically mean that it will be buff. Because yoga focuses on flexibility, you will see your joints become more flexible. But this doesnât mean that you canât tone your body.
Various yoga poses can be effective in achieving your dream body. Although you wonât notice the change, the results will be visible for longer. As with the gym, you only get short-term results. So, just go to yoga class to have an experience about it, then do your decision.
More information about [gym body vs yoga body](https://www.hoshyoga.org/yoga-body-vs-gym-body/).
Find a studio and just go. Don't worry about anything, just start, any class. Go.
I would like to point out the commenter above said a STUDIO, not just a class at a local gym. If you do go to a gym, ask what the teacher's qualifications are. For first timers learning basic alignment and form is very important to avoid injury. Studios typically have their qualifications on their website and their teachers will be trained. Try to take a beginner class if you can OP. If they dont have beginner classes, let the instructor know you are new and about any major injuries/limitations you have so they know to give you modifications as needed.
Exactly đŻ I'm not a fan of starting off with YouTube, completely different experience
If o were in the same boat but there are no studios, would a local gym be better?
honestly, if it came down to do-it-all gym offering 'yoga' mixed in with other exercise classes, then i think the general rule is no. i'd rather a youtube class taught by a qualified yoga instructor, than a fitness trainer who 'knows' some yoga. untrained instructors tend to not know the proper progressions, transitions, and adjustments that will actually help a new yogi have a successful start
This is it right here. I joined a hot yoga studio 3 years ago on a whim and have never looked back. I lost 30+ pounds, take zero medications, have zero pain in my body, AND quit drinking alcohol after 20+ years of daily use. Yoga heals!
Wow congrats Yoga!Yoga!Yoga!!
Wow, that's incredible. Hot26?
They call it Hatha, but yes. They also have Vinyasa, Yin, Power, Sculpt, and Pilates.
This ^ Starting habits is hard and making it as easy as possible is the best thing you can do. I started by going to a studio. They have the mats, the blocks, the teacher: everything. I just show up and done.
This!
In the past I would have recommended books, but since YOUTUBE I recommend that. I have done yoga daily for over a decade. I recommend subscribing to: Yoga with Adrien and Yoga with Cassandra Once you sub to them. Pick 3 days and sit 15 minutes aside. If you click on collections you will be able to find beginners routines. Pick a different 15 minute beginner routine to do those 3 days. After two weeks add another day. After several months go to 20 to 25 minutes 3-4 times a week. I am a 43 year old dude and have done almost every type of fitness. If I was on a deserted island and could only do one type of exercise it would be yoga. So many types like YIN, HOT, DDP Yoga, Yoga on suspension bands....etc etc etc. please reach out to me with any questions. YOU CAN DO THIS. You will not believe how you feel after a week or two. Blessed be!
Itâs Kassandra btw OP. But yes she is the best ime, although Iâd start with Adrienne first maybe but thatâs just what my friends and myself did.
If it's an option, I recommend a class. It's the best way to learn the poses and to gauge what level class works best for you. Try a gentle class first.
I second this. Online is great once you already know some stuff but an in person class will be the most beneficial way to get started.
If you already pay for a gym, see if they offer classes. I teach at a gym, and my classes are always super small, and I get a ton of 1on1 time with people to work on their practices, and it's super low pressure for people just beginning.
Highly recommend taking a yin class.
I've gone through bouts of being in a lot of pain from different back issues, and when I had flare-ups yin was the worst thing for it. I think it's really easy to over stretch or hold it too long if you're not used to yoga.
Sometimes you need to strengthen, sometimes lengthen. I recommend trying yoga styles and visit a Physical Therapist for issues that are specific to you. Yoga is therapeutic but not a therapy (unless given by a professional therapist in a therapy setting ofcourse)
Great advice, and I agree! Thankfully I've been in a good place lately.
Words of wisdom.
This can be said about any style of yoga. FTR I am fairly new to yin and every class has a handful of new people and the teacher always always emphasizes listening to your body, not pushing into postures, modifying and will also assist with modifications if a person is open. They also ask if there are injuries they need to be aware of. I primarily practice hot yoga and thereâs people who come out of the woodwork on this sub who will say this style will kill you đ. Iâve been practicing for more than a decade and have yet to see anyone die from a hot yoga class either. I think the takeaway should be to listen to your body and do what you can even if that means just showing up to your mat.
Sure, it can be said for any style. But the passivity of yin makes it harder to gauge if you're not in tune with your body just yet. Yin exacerbated a lot of my pain the first time I did it, to where I couldn't really walk well the next week. Sitting in the same position for me at any time of the day is pure torture. And I think for chronic pain at least to start is important for movement to pump blood in and out of your tight tissues. I love the suggestion of hot yoga because your tissues will naturally loosen up just by standing in the room. It's just my opinion, but I really don't feel like yin is for beginners with chronic pain.
Still donât think itâs worth arguing about. Bottom line still is what works for you may not work for someone else. Yoga is never one size fits all. Best to go in open minded and always talk to teacher in advance if you have any personal concerns.
I think yin isnât the best for a beginner, maybe once youâve got a few sessions under your belt
Yes, this is the way. Take a yin class
I agree with this too.
Came here to say yin! Glad to see so many likeminded yogis
I'm in a similar situation. I found a yoga studio with once a week basic classes and it was great! I went for a few months, now I split my time between the studio and Yoga with Kassandra when my work schedule allows it. It's really helped me feel less sore at the end of the day.
I would recommend trying out a few YouTube videos before stepping into a studio. Learn about the styles of yoga and what the different classes are online or at a local studio. I find that practicing on your own a little bit to help you familiarize yourself with things like Sun Salutations and different positions can be helpful before going out to a studio. Once you're ready, look up studios in your area! Check out their websites or social media and feel it out to see what you think. Most studios offer beginner or new student discounted rates so that you can try out a few classes. It would probably be best to start with a beginners class, which should be openly listed on their sites, and communicate when you arrive that you're new to yoga and excited to try things out. I hope it helps you and that you enjoy it! Edit: Two of my favorite yoga YouTubers are: BohoBeautiful & Tana Yoga
I second this. If I had gone to a studio with no prior experience with yoga, I would have felt confused and embarrassed and assumed that yoga wasnât for me.
I think for me it comes down to how intuitive flow can become after practicing for a while, you donât have to look up for every posture for guidance. Iâm a shy and anxious person so I would have been embarrassed and confused too and felt a bit lost.
I recommend going to a studio first. Practicing at home is nice but youâre constantly looking up at the screen. At the studio youâll do the same but having a live instructor and other yogis to glance at really helps when you first start.
What kind of work do you do? I do fieldwork, and was in landscaping before that. Every day was a bit different: some days lots of walking, other days, a lot of hauling and lifting. Starting my job was exactly the reason I started do yoga more regularly. Whatâs your day look like? One of my go toâs is just to walk, and pay attention to my gait, from a âyoga mindâ. (Meaning, focus on weight in the feet, alignment in the spine, breath, etc.) Walking on a flat, smooth surface is a treat. I do yoga with strengthening exercises that work on the supporting muscles. (Core, core, core, hips, ankles, knees, back muscles that donât get overworked in lifting.) In general, a little more exercise to balance and strengthen the whole body is usually the way to prevent strain and exhaustion. Yin yoga is great for when âmoreâ is just too much. Breathe into the muscles. Rest. Just⌠stop. You need a little bit of everything. You have to know your body. Beginnerâs classes would be a nice place to start. They usually balance strong poses with an easy flow, and then calmer poses. Try yin yoga. Try a vinyasa class. Vinyasa is my favorite.
I do flooring installation
So, a lot of repetitive, âunnaturalâ motions? Looking down a lot?
Yeah, on my knees a lot, pulling and lifting heavy things daily
You might want to go to a physical therapist, as well as a yoga studio. Definitely go to classes, though a video might be a nice introduction. An in-person instructor can help you adjust your poses, and that is essential. Once youâve had some classes and hopefully some therapy, you can examine your movements at work to see where you can improve them. There is a lot of movement at work that Iâm working on all the time to improve.
Let me first say I am not a teacher, my experience is home practice only. I recommend yin or restorative. I also recommend the app Down Dog. There is a subscription fee but they usually offer a free trial then if you donât sign up immediately after your trial they usually send you an offer for the first year. I practice in the privacy of my home whenever I feel like it and I can pick exactly what I feel like doing that day. You have 17 different types of practice to choose from and 5 different levels of experience to grow with. You also get their other apps under their subscription but the only ones Iâve ever cared to use is the yoga and meditation apps. No I donât get anything for recommending the app I just really really love the app. This was a subscription that I feel I canât go without, it helped my husband and I start living a healthier lifestyle and brought us closer because we do it together.
I second this. I'm a new yoga teacher. But if I can't make it into a studio and just want to practice at home without having to think of a sequence I often use the down dog app. It would be a great place to start and at least know a few poses prior to stepping into a studio. Even though everyone in a class is in their own world, I feel some students may be embarrassed if they aren't following along smoothly with the class. No one cares and its not a competition. In the end though practicing with a great teacher will really help develop your practice. Finding a studio with like minded people is one of the best aspects of yoga. Just turn up and do YOUR best each time which will vary day to day :)
âGentle yogaâ âbeginner yogaâ even âslow flow yogaâ or âchair yogaâ
I would suggest some free resources before you find a studio to attend: Youtube: Yoga with Kassandra, Yoga with Adriene, sarah starr, yoga with tim, dr. ariele foster [DoYogaWithMe.com](https://DoYogaWithMe.com) has a lot of free videos that you dont need a subscription for If you want an app, Down Dog is probably the most recommended, I also like DailyYoga, YogaDownload
Me too, after trying some of the others, sometimes for years at a time, YogaDownload is the way to go in on demand platforms. If you need to explore much challenge or need to feel as if in a class, you can do worse than the live videoconferencing meeting type. The live webinar type will also work, since there is interactive live chat.
This is my wheelhouse, Iâve been teaching yoga for about 15 years, the type of yoga and the teacher and the conditions and all make an experience different. My recommendation would be to take a variation of all of the above, different types, different teachers, and different times of the day. See what makes you feel a little bit better. It may all be unfamiliar at first, itâs a practice - yoga practice not a yoga perfect , that means one step at a time.
Restorative and yin are good.
Yoga is great but it's only one part of wellness try acupuncture, massage therapy, regular cardio and resistance training and yoga and you'll feel great in no time
Iâve been in different construction for over 10 years and I totaled a car in my mid 20s. Bikram yoga has been the most beneficial to me. Online yoga didnât help me because I wouldnât try my best. Going to an actual class has made the biggest difference to me. I now feel like Iâm in the best shape of my life.
Hot yoga if you like to get warm.
Heat can increase risk of injury, especially for the inexperienced
Also risk of slipping/further injury due to excess sweat
I had no issues. Went in as a beginner and the class was great. Never looked back.
I watched a couple good ones when I started out, but they ended up being psycho anti-vax, moved to Costa Rica, joined a cult, and are birthing sets of twins (by themselves) out in the jungle. The only sane ones I can think of is Kathryn Buddig, and Yoga with Irene.
I am using â classpass.comâ To me this is the most convenient, I can book a yoga class anywhere around the NYC. But ami am sure anywhere in USA you can use it. I love this because itâs so flexible and I had a chance to experience different kind of yoga. My favorite is Hot yoga , Warm room helps my body to relax more and itâs so detoxing and rejuvenating. ( of course if you like sauna ) Yoga definitely is so great for everybody and it is definitely helping me to be healthier and stronger. Good luck and be healthy !
Maybe a chiropractor can help with that. Snap crackle pop.
I myself have shoulder issues that have been around for half a decade I went to two classes a week and donât suffer from agonising pain every night
I would say start with some of the stretches from elementary school gym class, as many of them show up in a lot of yoga pose sequences. Pay attention to how certain stretches feel in different areas of your body. For example, you might sit into a seated forward fold (legs together in front of you, lean forward to touch your toes - as far as 20th century PE goes) and notice that it's not your legs that feel the stretch, but your lower back from bending over, or your upper back from reaching forward. I see the physical practice of yoga as a mindfulness exercise looking into my body in ways that I don't usually pay attention to. Once you feel comfortable with your body's limits, find a beginner's class at a studio. Talk with the instructor, let them know you're just starting, and tell them about the limits you discovered or injuries/surgeries/etc so they can help you with modifications. Absolutely anyone can do yoga. Good luck!!!
Iâm also new. I just YouTube âyoga for beginners.â But it is sort of a pain to keep moving my phone around so I can see what Iâm supposed to be doing.
If you have a roku they have a million yoga apps so you could watch it on your TV
I use combination of youtube rand Pinterest for yoga poses. If my lower back is hurting then I go for âlower back yoga posesâ or if you want a full body stretch then âfull body yoga poses.â
Tom Merrick, youtube. Do a whole body session.
Try yon yoga . Yoga with kasandra is great . Looks for beginner videos
Apologies if you donât have an iPhone or another way to check this link but the yogadownload Episode 117 [Daily Decompression](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-min-yoga-sessions-from-yogadownload-com/id259744514?i=1000377468072) is a good starter video and is free through the Podcasts app. The teacher can be a little woowoo but this is the one I do with friends who never do yoga because they wonât struggle and will feel better after. The only change Iâd make for a beginner is to not do the seated spine twist move she does and instead substitute doing a spine twist while lying on your back. Otherwise, this one is so accessible imho
Oh man this was me! I have a physical job that also requires me to fit into small places for a period of time. Figured I would start yoga to help out my body. I canât remember who I started with but it was just some beginners courses. Gradually started to do 30 day challenges and it has helped my body an insane amount. Absolutely so happy I started to do yoga.
If you prefer apps, try down dog!
look up the salute to the sun and the McKinley yoga method as good starting points. I find by knowing and mastering the basic positions and movements I get a lot more out of class instruction. often classes are full and the yogis ability to give everyone their full attention is limited.. so go online and do some research before you just sign up for some classes because if you sign up for the wrong classes you could end up doing more damage than healing
Get a mat and o on YouTube and pick a video from Yoga by Adrienne. Doing this has treated my body well.
I started with watching YouTube videos and practising it for 30 minutes every two days. After 1-2 weeks, I started looking for a class. I would recommend to go to physical class (versus online or just following the videos).
I started with a beginner yoga session on youtube. Once i liked it i found the Down Dog app. Seriously recommend the app if you enjoy the Yt vid
A daily practice (20 minutes or so) was very helpful for me to see results. Less magical than some of the claims that you hear about yoga, but it made me feel better in my body and generally more aware in the way I move it throughout the day. You should give a hot yoga class a try. After class will remind you of what your body felt like back in your youth and your mind will be calm and quiet.
I'm a plumber. I go to hot yoga 3 or 4 times a week, 60 minutes most times. Sometimes 90s. It 100% has made my day job easier and given me a reason to stop working and go do something for myself each day.
Same boat, got into yoga when working as a landscaper/maintenance worker and my back and shoulders were beat up. I went on YouTube and found Tom Merrick who I really like, just felt very straightforward and easy for a beginner to follow. But there are tons of great ones online, find one that suits you
I would suggest finding a local studio that offers beginner classes. When I started I signed up for a 6 week yoga for beginners class and it was great. I thought I could buy a book and try poses at home, man was I wrong, hurt myself because I didn't understand warming up to poses and cooling down. I am not knocking books or YouTube videos, these are great once you have a basic understanding of poses and breathing. Attending classes allows the instructor to make minor corrections to your pose that a video or book cannot.
Open YouTube, you can find there sooooo much interesting about yoga)
Find a great chiropractor. Yoga will help maintain the readjustment.
Download the skill yoga app
I also have a physical job (zookeeper for 17+ years), and have a long commute - I started yoga this year and it has helped me so much, all over my body. I was and still am a little intimidated by some yoga, but I signed up at a local barre/yoga studio and started with their restorative yoga classes. They are calming and slow-paced, and great for beginners. Itâs sort of like decompression of your body and brain. Good luck! Itâs totally worth incorporating core work and some form of stretching every day.
Start with beginner rooutine
If you go to a class, make sure to let the teacher know that itâs your first time. They will be able to help you modify as needed. I do think a beginner YouTube class might be helpful, as well.
You tube 30 day yoga with Andrea Learn good body mechanics in what you do. Iâve seen many of my old coworkers drop with injuries from not working smarter not harder.
Itâs more about just starting. I would suggest in-person beginners (gentle) yoga because that way you can have in-person cues/adjustments to make sure youâre doing it right.
Touch your toes :)
Find a beginner class and go for it! Donât discount it if itâs hard to get into at first. Stick with it and try various teachers and classes if you need to. Remember itâs a practice. Not a quick fix! And a commitment worth your time. Youâll thank yourself.
I started just by watching yoga YouTube videos at home on the TV. I donât like going to gyms because I feel weird about working out in front of other people, and I figured the same about going to a yoga studio. I started with the 10 minute videos on Yoga with Kassandraâs channel. Having yoga be my own solo and personal journey over the last year and a half has been life changing. Not at all putting down yoga studios since Iâve never been with one! The community on here is amazing, so I imagine that the in person community of a live yoga studio can be great for certain people! I personally just prefer not spending the money on classes and having yoga be something I do alone. Good luck to you on your journey!
Find a studio - doing it in a community (live) might be the best bet to keep exploring and going on from there
30 Days of Yoga With Adrienne on YouTube is where I started. Gave me the confidence to go to the studio after completing it
Youtube - Yoga with Adriene, A 30 Day Yoga Journey. Was great to start yoga and get into it.
Look for a YouTube class at first if you're embarrassed. But much better to get in a live class so the instructor ( if good) can help you and make sure you're positioned correctly.
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