The Best Yoga Class…

THE BEST ONE…

I think of Yoga…my mind goes off into 1000 directions or so. I think of being twisted, turned, arms locked behind my head, arched sideways and then holding that position for 6 minutes and 42 seconds and I have to pee!!

From this “twisted” example I hope you got the idea that I have not been in a Yoga class. I will in the future, but then I realize my body at my age would have to be introduced by baby steps to Yoga. Makes sense, does to me.

How would I choose a Yoga class? I found out there are about a Zillion different styles of Yoga besides being a “beginner” to an “advanced” student (they call ya that). There is “Hot” Yoga to “Ashtanga” Yoga. So you see, class styles alone is something I would have to figure out.

What do I want from Yoga? To me it’s like choosing a “muscle” car or a “SUV” to drive…do I want to relax and mediate or go into the more powerful stuff like “spiritually” or “strength building of mind and body” or “lose weight” and “overall health”, again, I would have much to choose from.

I am finding out that I will have to compare and choose my first Yoga class to a “pedal trike”, like when I was a kid. I would have to learn the basics and grow into Yoga.

As a beginner I would not start out with video’s and try to learn. I would choose a Yoga class in which an instructor helps, guides and you can ask questions as you go through the class. The instructor would help me based on my physical ability or health issues so I get the most practical results from the class.

I would not expect to “get into” Yoga after a couple of classes, realizing full well it’s going to take a while to fully absorb and learn the practice. Of course, apply it to life as well. I know I will have to take it slow from a more gentler Yoga and advance as I get more comfortable and more knowledgeable.

My bottom line at first…I would want to learn how to relax and reach a point of inner calm, apply it to life as I learn. Getting started will be the hardest part, but once I learn the discipline…I will be pleased with the results.

Later…                                                       John