5 Ways to Start Yoga
Do you want to start yoga but are unsure where or how to begin?
Maybe you ready to get back to in-person sessions after lockdowns?
Here are 5 ways you can get back to the practise:
1) Find A Studio:
Great if you:
Are looking for cost effective option.
Enjoy human interaction and the opportunity to connect with new people who enjoy similar hobbies.
Like a new environment and enjoy the trip out and maybe a coffee after with friends.
Not great if you:
Are a beginner (unless you know the teacher or class style very well).
Want a more personal approach.
Are experiencing or recovering from injury and need specific modifications.
Have a restricted schedule and limited available times.
2) Book a 1:1 private session in person or online:
Great if you:
Are looking for tailor made, personalised sequences.
If you are starting your journey, would like to refine or deepen your practise.
If you like the space to ask any questions and ensure that your needs met in each session.
If you are living on a tighter schedule as the time and location (your location, online or outside) is decided between you and your teacher.
Not great if you:
Have limited disposable income (however teachers can be open to discussing your options).
Prefer the company of practising with others.
3) Gather friends or colleagues for a private group or corporate session:
Great if you:
Are looking for cost-effective tailor made, personalised sessions.
Enjoy the energy of a group but feel happier/ safer surrounded by friends rather than studio classes to ask questions.
Have limited available time as the location and time are chosen by you and you can combine social, exercise and wellbeing in one event.
Not great if you:
Prefer practising in a studio.
Have completely different aims/ interests/ goals within your group.
Would like 1:1 focus and dedication towards your goals.
4) Online:
Great if you:
Are available at different times as you can find 20-60 minute classes on YouTube to do anytime.
Enjoy being in the comfort of your own home.
Want to dip your toes in first with out a big financial commitment.
There are SO many great videos I’d be happy to recommend.
Not great if you:
Already have enough screen time.
If you need accountability to get it done.
If you’d like specific guidance in starting or deepening your practise.
Would like bespoke sequences/ classes to suit your needs.
5) Develop a self practise:
Great if you:
Have experience already and a good foundation of the poses so your body can move freely without overthinking.
Feel like group or online classes aren’t hitting the spot and your body is craving different movements.
Want to practise at a precise time each day.
Not great if you:
You are just beginning and want to be lead.
Find it hard to get out of your head on your own.
Want to explore new poses, ask questions about your practise or enjoy being guided.
I hope this helps you decide the best path for you right now but while you decide, enjoy my free online ‘Gentle Bodiful Flow’ by clicking the button below…
Or perhaps you’re ready to dive into another option. If so, clock below to book a session.