Here are 10 top tips for you as you think about taking part in yoga
- When you first come, try a few classes as there are many teachers and styles of yoga.
- Don’t be defeated if you try one class and it’s not for you – just try another! We also suggest you try yoga for at least 6 classes to decide if it’s right for you
- Arrive about 10 minutes before class to get yourself settled
- If you have a mat bring it, if not we have some you can use. Think about getting your own mat after a while – we sell them at the studio.
- Leave any self-criticism and judgement at the door. Yoga is a compassionate practice. You’re learning to love yourself – and others! It’s also non-competitive, we learn not to compete with others, so don’t worry about what anyone else is doing.
- Wear what you would wear to do exercise in, and we practice in bare feet. If you are female, wear a good sports bra.
- Try not to eat too close to class (at least 2 hours before) and be well hydrated before you come. Bring a bottle of water.
- Some people may experience slight headaches, or feel sick sometimes after early classes. That’s the toxins coming out of your organs into your blood stream. It’s actually a good thing! So drink lots of water after class.
- Bring a friend or two. It can help motivate you to stick with it.
- Smile, relax, enjoy – yoga is fun and at at Wellbeing Yoga we’ll support you all the way!
