Yoga

JNettie73

I prefer home workouts. I would like to start including yoga into my workout routine. It's been several years since I have taken yoga classes. I am sure it will start coming back to me once I start. Right now I am looking for a beginner class. Can anyone recommend a beginner class that can be streamed? Or can anyone recommend a DVD they really enjoy?
Thanks so much!

TwistedSassette

Have a look on YouTube, there are loads of free videos! I love Yoga with Adriene the most, she has a huge variety of videos on her channel and also does a calendar each month with recommended videos. I know others also recommend Yoga with Kassandra.

JNettie73

@TwistedSassette Thank you very much. I will check out both of them.

laurachambers86

Yoga with Adrienne is great, I also have the Down Dog app, you do have to pay but it's cheaper than classes I like it as you can customise your practice both in terms of what type of yoga, length of session, areas of the body to focus on, difficulty etc.

fittocycle

I have the Down Dog yoga app as well and love it! I love that you can customize your practice based on whatever you need for that day!

JNettie73

Thank you!

Sumandigital23

Yoga is a holistic practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit. Through a blend of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, yoga promotes physical flexibility, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. It encourages self-awareness, stress reduction, and inner balance, making it a powerful tool for modern life. Whether practiced for relaxation or fitness, yoga offers a path to cultivating mindfulness and inner harmony. Its timeless wisdom and adaptable nature have made it a global phenomenon, benefiting individuals of all ages and backgrounds in their journey toward improved health and a more serene mind.

chris_in_cal

JNettie73 wrote: »

Right now I am looking for a beginner class. Can anyone recommend a beginner class that can be streamed?

I think yoga works best when there is a student and teacher working together. Like at a yoga studio.
Since covid nearly all teachers have figured out how to schedule online classes. Google your town, county, or state for yoga. Find a local teacher that's teaching online and join a class. The peer support and momentum is good. But the teacher/student interaction is the best.

Good luck.

mkcmurphy

Love Cole Chance; she has a large selection of videos and beginners like me can find what they need. Good luck!

JNettie73

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate it.

kshama2001

chris_in_cal wrote: »

JNettie73 wrote: »

Right now I am looking for a beginner class. Can anyone recommend a beginner class that can be streamed?

I think yoga works best when there is a student and teacher working together. Like at a yoga studio.
Since covid nearly all teachers have figured out how to schedule online classes. Google your town, county, or state for yoga. Find a local teacher that's teaching online and join a class. The peer support and momentum is good. But the teacher/student interaction is the best.

Good luck.

I agree with the benefits of a live teacher, which can be online. I've seen library classes at libraries and senior centers, which are cheaper than at yoga studios.

For people who are veterans or employees of certain VA centers, yoga may be free with OmPractice. I've been doing it for about a year and a half now and I love it! In addition to yoga, there is Tai Chi, which I think is quite accessible for beginners. I picked it up when I hurt my wrist and could no longer do Down Dog. There is also meditation, breathwork, and more. There are both live classes and a video library.

https://app.ompractice.com/veteransaffairs

Also suggest it to your employer: https://www.ompractice.com/corporate-health/