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Yoga for Beginners

tessgetsfit
tessgetsfit Posts: 21 Member
edited February 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys

Does anyone have any recommendations for videos or youtube etc for someone who wants to start yoga?

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  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    I'm currently doing the doyouyoga 30 day challenge. They send you a new workout each day, about 15 min long and I'm finding them really good :)

    http://www.doyouyoga.com/challenge/
  • tessgetsfit
    tessgetsfit Posts: 21 Member
    Oh that looks pretty interesting! How long have you been doing it for?
  • misti777
    misti777 Posts: 217 Member
    try going to the yogatic channel on youtube and watch the sun salutation or surya namaskura A and B videos.
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    in for some ideas :)
  • PicoJulie
    PicoJulie Posts: 35
    I think that it is really easy to do yoga wrong, and that beginners should always start in classes. I understand the strong desire to workout from home, but untrained you could accidentally cause an injury. :cry:
  • Ophelia111
    Ophelia111 Posts: 40 Member
    I have been using Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies DVD with Sara Ivanhoe (I found in a used bookstore for less than $4). I LOVE this DVD and have been using it for several weeks. She does a great job taking time to teach the poses, including modifications for different levels of fitness and flexibility. I plan to look for more of her DVDs after I am done with this one.
    Good luck finding the right program for you!
  • Aparz1
    Aparz1 Posts: 949
    I would go to classes to make sure your positions are correct
  • Sonj1973
    Sonj1973 Posts: 188 Member
    Bump :)....just started looking at the stretching and toning on you tube.....If I tried going to a class in my home town I'd never get a chance to try it. Been wanting to try it out for years so You Tube a bonus :)
  • totem12
    totem12 Posts: 194 Member
    I started doyouyoga as well, I really like the instructor, none of the spiritual mumbo jumbo that used to put me off yoga classes!
  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
    I bought the GIAM (?) DVD from Rebel Sport. Did it once but it's just not my cup of tea (I'm a coffee drinker).. Also tried a yoga class at the gym and I was watching the clock the entire time.

    Good luck!! I think it's one of those things that if you don't love it, you have to persevere for a while until you get into the groove.
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    bump
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