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Yoga Basics: Your guide to the Practice of Yoga

Be asked:


I know I’m not supposed to do strenuous exercise right away, but can I do yoga two days later?

big indian eyes asked:


So I take a yoga class in nyc. The problem is usually when I’m doing “chair pose,” my hips get really sore, so much that I have to stop the pose. Are there any stretches I can do beforehand to minimize the soreness? Thanks!
I am asking for specific stretches. If you don’t have any useful/ relevant information, please don’t answer.

sasafras0916 asked:


I’m interested in trying yoga to become more flexible and I’ve heard it has a lot of health benefits. The thing is, I don’t want to go to a yoga class (and I’m pretty sure my small town doesn’t even have them). What is the best way to get into it on my own with no prior knowledge about yoga? Any tips or advice? Anything I should buy first to aid in learning about yoga?

AnchorMyHeart asked:


I want to make a mix cd for my yoga class of some slow, acoustic, indie songs. I’ve got some Death Cab songs and Alexi Murdoch but I don’t know any other good bands to put on my mix. Thanks for the help!

Brit asked:


I saw an all nude womans yoga class advertised in town. I’m fairly comfortable in my own skin so I thought I’d try it out. I heard it’s a liberating way of connecting your mind & body. However I just got an all bare brazilian wax and I’m afraid I may be overly exposed while doing the stretches which everyone else may frown on. I’m not sure if I should just go or call and somehow try to ask them. I just don’t know exactly what to ask.

myyogaonline asked:

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jenny asked:


I naturally have very thick, dry, and brittle hair. I am taking up bikram yoga and was wondering if anyone know how I would proctect my hair from all that heat. I’ve noticed when I sit in a sauna for 20 mins. I’ve noticed that my hair gets super dry and more damaged.

MrsSelfDestruct asked:


I am taking a beginner’s yoga class at my college and I am finding it nearly impossible to get myself into a shoulder stand. I’ve been trying to practice at home to no avail. I’m a little more out of shape than I initially thought, because apparently I’m completely lacking core and upper body strength. Any suggestions to help me get into a shoulder stand without killing myself?

Peter Crump asked:


Although Yoga is extremely well known as a health and relaxation and entertaining discipline, it is not so well known that there are quite a number of different types of Yoga. And for anyone considering taking up Yoga it is important to understand these different Yoga types. All Yoga styles will work well as a general health and fitness discipline, but you may want to investigate the different disciplines of Yoga if you are intending to be more involved in your Yoga.

So before taking your first Yoga class find out a bit about what style of Yoga it teaches. There are in fact many different styles, some similar to others, but there are not so many well known and fashionable styles of Yoga.

Bikram Yoga, or what is known as Hot Yoga, in certainly a well known and modern style of Yoga, and popular now. It is a style of Yoga developed by Bikram Choudhury and has some detractors. As Yoga involves various routines and body postures, and this style is no different in that respect. There are a series of 26 poses in the normal Bikram Yoga routine. They are performed in an extremely hot room and this is thought to improve the relaxation effect of the routines and to help cleanse the body.

Another very popular style of Yoga is Hatha Yoga. This is one of the most likely forms of Yoga that you will come across if you are looking for Yoga classes. It includes many of the basic Yoga poses which are used in many of the Yoga styles. These are performed in an extremely slow way, and this style is therefore not extremely strenuous. Hatha is therefore a good Yoga style for those who are new to Yoga, or for those who are less flexible.

Another extremely well known form of Yoga is Vinyasa Yoga. This is also one of the most likely forms of Yoga that would be offered by the more common Yoga classes. It is a style founded on a series of stretches known as the Sun Salutations. As with many Yoga styles it incorporates and emphasis the importance of controlled breathing and adherents attempt to synchronise their breathing with each of the movements. It can be faster than Hatha Yoga and often requires a more advanced degree of fitness and flexibility than Hatha Yoga.

There are many other forms of Yoga, however if you are a Yoga beginner then these are some of the most common forms that you will encounter if you are looking for Yoga classes.

Whatever style you ultimately choose, Yoga is a discipline that has many advantages to your physical and mental health. It is fun and satisfying, and if you are considering taking up Yoga you will not be disappointed. Give it a go.

ashleyd76 asked:


Yesterday was my first day back to the gym in a few months, and my arms, chest, shoulders, and thighs are pretty sore. I was thinking of taking a yoga class tonight, however, I’ve been reading that you should not work sore muscles. Would Yoga be considered inappropriate even though it mostly consists of stretching?