Wednesday, June 30, 2010

What’s your style???

I have heard every complaint about the different styles of yoga. What's hard for me to understand is that people really don't research Yoga classes. You'd check out your doctor, you'd visit a website to see how the restaurant looks. But you don't ever ask questions about your Yoga class. WHY NOT? Yoga is like saying Coffee. There are tons of different styles, teachers, places, and experiences that you'll get from every class. Make sure the class is suited for you! If you are a beginner, don't show up at an advanced level class, and then complain that they moved to fast. Don't attend a Vinyasa Flow style class, when you've only done Hatha. Vinyasa Flow means continuous movement, there is no break… Hatha on the other hand aids you slow breathes breaks, and reflection time in every asana (pose). If you haven't become a yogi yet, and are not sure about what type of style you'd like; I suggest take as many different styles as possible. Come to the class about 15 minutes early, so you ask the instructor: What style did you study? How long have you studied? Generally how does this class run? If they are a reputable instructor they'll have no problem answering those questions. Please understand that when doing yoga your body is twisting, and turning, upside down, and backwards; you should want to know where those instructors trained, and what style your doing. Be more aware of who you put your body in the hands of.

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