Recommendations on Yoga?

rchupka87
rchupka87 Posts: 542 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have come to realize lately that I am not as flexible as I used to be. I would like to add some Yoga to my routine, but I am not sure where to start. I have seen Jillian Michaels Yoga, but I have heard that is pretty advanced. I am way overweight, and need a beginners style of Yoga. There is NO way I am going to be standing on my head balancing my knees on my elbows.... Not yet anyway.

Any suggestions for a good beginners video?

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  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Rodney Yee, Sara Ivanhoe, or any of the Yoga Zone practices are good to start with. If you can find a beginner's class, even better.
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    Bump... I am also looking for recommendation. I am so stiff, and my calves are super tight.
  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
    hulu.com has plenty of free yoga workout videos.

    Taking a class is always great for beginner yogis.
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
    AM PM yoga for beginners with Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. It's 2 20 minute sessions for awaken body and to relax at end of day. I have been doing this for several years. My first copy was a VHS....

    http://www.amazon.com/A-M-P-M-Beginners-Patricia-Walden/dp/B0001GH5U6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1336489790&sr=8-9
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    Do some research into different yoga styles as their approaches can be very different. For example, some styles emphasize the flow between poses, teaching that you learn the positions correctly over time. Others say that getting the positions correct is mroe important that the transition between poses.

    I did Iyengar yoga for a while, which I enjoyed because I am not at all flexible, and Iyengar is very into adapting the poses for beginners, including using props if necessary. Also, Iyengar is good because you can look online to see if your teacher is legitimate.
  • jplucheck
    jplucheck Posts: 275 Member
    Start with morning salutations, then work you way to the asana poses. You can go to the library to check out videos and books before you go buy any DVDs or sign up for classes. The great thing about yoga is that as long as you’re trying your best with good form you are receiving all the benefit even you if are not going as deep into the pose as more seasoned participants. Practice makes permanent!
  • Ttrishaa
    Ttrishaa Posts: 15 Member
    When I first started doing Yoga, I searched around youtube and found Esther Eckhart and I really like her. Her main channel is Yogatic and there are tons of different videos for many different levels and even a few specifically for beginners. She also has another channel with whole classes. I really like how she explains everything for those of us that don't really know what we're doing. Hah
  • jessradtke
    jessradtke Posts: 418 Member
    Rodney Yee's A.M. yoga is probably my favorite "easy" yoga DVD. It has nice short sessions for each weekday. There are plenty of good reminders about where to lengthen and relax in each pose. The music doesn't annoy me like some. And the scenery is beautiful. Patricia Walden's Yoga for Beginners is also very good.
  • determinedsocialworker
    determinedsocialworker Posts: 108 Member
    I just started yoga last week at a studio and am loving it... I totally modify moves to suit me and am really getting a lot out of it.. good luck to you..interested to see what else people post since I only have a 30 day yoga pass and want to continue at home or somewhere when I'm done. :)
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