How to start taking YOGA seriously?

ThisNewFitGirl
ThisNewFitGirl Posts: 81 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys-

I'm starting to do more yoga each week/day because I hear it's really good for runners. However i'm kinda stuck in the begginers style and i want to start to get into the more advanced stuff but I want to sort of ease into it. Does anyone have any youtube videos, blogs, websites or instagrams that could help with this?

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  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    I am a believer in taking classes with a trained yogi. If you are still a beginner you need the guidance and adjustments to make sure you are doing the postures correctly.
  • ThisNewFitGirl
    ThisNewFitGirl Posts: 81 Member
    That makes the most sense to me. I'm worried i'll do something wrong and injur myelf. Maybe i can find something in my area for free.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    If classes aren't an option, check out some Rodney Yee. He's fantastic.
  • TanyatheBrave
    TanyatheBrave Posts: 12
    I second the Rodney Yee thing! He's great for beginner videos.

    If you're looking to do a class, lots of gyms offer free trials for classes for like a week or something, so you could always try a class that way and then see if it's worth paying for?
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    http://www.yogafinder.com/yoga.cfm?yogastate=PA&yogacountry=USA&yogacity=Philadelphia

    Free classes might be hard to find, unless it is at a gym you already have a membership to. My gym has many classes for different levels.

    If you can't find a class, if you have a friend with is experienced they may be able to help.

    Yoga Journal also has some articles and videos to show different poses. http://www.yogajournal.com/

    The sequence I started with my I first learned yoga was the Sun Salutations A and B series. http://youtu.be/6IUyY9Dyr5w and http://youtu.be/-r15RxP8ZzE
    These are the Warm-up sequences of Ashtanga yoga.
  • bokodasu
    bokodasu Posts: 629 Member
    Definitely take a class if you can. It's not so much that you can see them doing the poses, it's so that they can see you and tell you how you're doing it wrong, which a video won't.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    maybe get some blocks too? i can't really do some stuff without a block
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    maybe get some blocks too? i can't really do some stuff without a block

    YES! If you are going to do yoga at home you will need to invest in some basic equipment. Blocks, Mat, Straps, etc. Blocks really help with modifying some poses if you are having trouble with the full pose.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    how do you use straps?
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    There are many uses for yoga straps.

    http://youtu.be/k7ocWNpZvhg
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,788 Member
    Which poses are you looking for?

    If you want to take yoga more seriously, then you need to find a teacher. Someone you like, someone you respect. Really good teachers teach for a living, it will cost you to attend their classes. Occasionally you'll find free or give what you will classes, usually taught by new teachers learning their way.

    One of the most senior Iyengar yoga teachers in the nation teaches in Philadelphia:
    http://www.joanwhiteyoga.com/

    She's great.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Try watching ONLY Yoga. When I watch him with Boo Boo I just crack up, no matter how serious I try and be.
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    Which poses are you looking for?

    If you want to take yoga more seriously, then you need to find a teacher. Someone you like, someone you respect. Really good teachers teach for a living, it will cost you to attend their classes. Occasionally you'll find free or give what you will classes, usually taught by new teachers learning their way.

    One of the most senior Iyengar yoga teachers in the nation teaches in Philadelphia:
    http://www.joanwhiteyoga.com/

    She's great.

    Agreed! Finding a teacher you like can make all the difference. The different styles of yoga can make a difference too. I prefer slow flow much better, a fast Vinyasa makes me feel rushed. I LOVE Yin. Being able to sit in a good stretch for several minutes feels wonderful.

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