Yoga at YogaSuzy » yoga for beginners http://yogasuzy.com Relax your body and mind with the powers of yoga Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:11:49 +0000 en hourly 1 DVD Yoga For Beginners http://yogasuzy.com/dvd-yoga-for-beginners/ http://yogasuzy.com/dvd-yoga-for-beginners/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:11:46 +0000 Suzy http://yogasuzy.com/?p=124 dvdyoga

If you want to learn yoga at your own pace, this instructional fit DVD is for you. “Yoga For Beginners” is led by yoga instructor Barbara Benagh. She has taught yoga for over 35 years and is well respected in the yoga community.

What is unique about this instructional DVD is that it is interactive and allows the user choice in skill level and activity. It allows you to customize your routine to fit your individual needs for that day or week. Yoga For Beginners is a great resource for those of us who want to learn more about yoga. In the video, there are 8 routines to help the user build flexibility and strength.

]]> http://yogasuzy.com/dvd-yoga-for-beginners/feed/ 0 Learn To Do Downward Dog http://yogasuzy.com/learn-to-do-downward-dog/ http://yogasuzy.com/learn-to-do-downward-dog/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:29:19 +0000 Suzy http://yogasuzy.com/?p=100 A great beginner yoga pose is downward dog. It can take some time to actually learn the full pose but the most important thing here is to stretch your calf muscles. Here is a video to show you what exactly it looks like. Good luck!

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    Meet The Yoga Instructor
    If you can, meet the yoga instructor before you start class to let them know any thing that’s important. For example, your fitness level or any back pain you might have. When you start taking yoga class, ask the instructor if you are doing the poses right. Ask for any recommendations to relaxing music or books as well.

    Focus On Your Breathing
    This is such a huge component to yoga that it will take some time to really work on your breathing technique. Your instructor will help you but know that breathing while doing poses will take practice.

    Prepare Before Class Begins
    Make sure that before you go to class you avoid eating a heavy meal. As well, you may want to pack an extra towel to wipe up any sweat. Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. If you do not have a yoga mat the class will provide one, but they are usually worn out and has, by that time, lost it’s springiness.

So gather up a couple of your friends and find a local yoga class near you. It will be fun, exciting and a good way to deal with stress.

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