Yoga for Beginners

Basically, you do not need anything to practice yoga. Deciding that you want to start doing it is the simple first step. What is important is your attitude and determination.

Getting Started with Yoga


1. Learn how to breathe - it is important that you breathe properly especially when doing the postures. When breathing, ensure that you breathe through the nose into the belly. 
2. Start with an easy posture (preferably with a short meditation) and end with a brief meditation. 
3. Use basic/beginning postures 
4. End with a relaxation pose - deeply or consciously relaxing your body for 5-15 minutes.


What You Will Need to Start 


1. Yoga mat - to provide padding and non-slip surface to practice on.

2. Yoga music CD's - playing yoga music while you practice helps relax, focus and soothe

3. Yoga books - to provide you information about yoga

4. Yoga CD's/DVD's - to learn from yoga videos and instructional CD's.

5. Yoga props - yoga block for standing poses or yoga strap for stretching.
6. Comfortable clothing - comfortable and breathable clothes such as t-shirt and exercise pants or shorts.

6. Yoga class - enroll in yoga center or through online yoga classes.