questions of a novice

sam.rdg · 08-30-2005, 04:50 AM

hi!

i want to start yoga but havnt a clue where to begin! i am quite fit as i have been training in kyokushin karate for the past 3 years and going running or swiming every day. however i want to take up yoga to increase my flexibility and increase my overall tone. so i wondered if anyone could give me some advice on where to start e.g. what style would be good to start with?

thanks!!

Chandra · 09-03-2005, 12:23 PM

Below is a copy of a response to similar question. Please enjoy your Yoga Journey!

Namaste,
Chandra

Posted: 07 Feb 2005 02:40

This is a reply which I made to a previous post with a similar inquiry. I have taken yoga teacher training from an Ashtanga-based style (White Lotus in Santa Barbara and a Yoga Therapy style Structural Yoga from Mukunda Stiles (see Mukunda's Q&A on this site)). Asking yourself what your body needs to be harmonious and what your mind needs to be harmonious may provide you with the answers you seek.

"Listed below is a link to an article from Yoga Journal which gives a nice overview of various yoga styles. What your goals are will direct the choice of yoga style which fits your needs. These are the "major" or more widely defined "styles" of yoga. Individual teachers may incorporate other body awareness techniques, such as Feldenkrais or Somatics. They may merge what they have learned from several streams of teachers. The class may include meditation or chanting. In my experience, classes at gyms tend to be less focused on the spiritual aspects and more on the physical, yoga for a work out. Yoga classes taken from outreach programs in hospitals are more focused on yoga for stress reduction. It is wonderful that you are exploring yoga, and thinking about what your own needs are. I'm sure you will find the teacher who is right for you."

Namaste,
Chandra

Here is the link:
http://www.yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/165_1.cfm

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08-30-2005, 04:50 AM	#1
sam.rdg Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: student Posts: 1	hi! i want to start yoga but havnt a clue where to begin! i am quite fit as i have been training in kyokushin karate for the past 3 years and going running or swiming every day. however i want to take up yoga to increase my flexibility and increase my overall tone. so i wondered if anyone could give me some advice on where to start e.g. what style would be good to start with? thanks!!

09-03-2005, 12:23 PM	#2
Chandra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: yoga teacher, massage therapist Posts: 243	Below is a copy of a response to similar question. Please enjoy your Yoga Journey! Namaste, Chandra Posted: 07 Feb 2005 02:40 This is a reply which I made to a previous post with a similar inquiry. I have taken yoga teacher training from an Ashtanga-based style (White Lotus in Santa Barbara and a Yoga Therapy style Structural Yoga from Mukunda Stiles (see Mukunda's Q&A on this site)). Asking yourself what your body needs to be harmonious and what your mind needs to be harmonious may provide you with the answers you seek. "Listed below is a link to an article from Yoga Journal which gives a nice overview of various yoga styles. What your goals are will direct the choice of yoga style which fits your needs. These are the "major" or more widely defined "styles" of yoga. Individual teachers may incorporate other body awareness techniques, such as Feldenkrais or Somatics. They may merge what they have learned from several streams of teachers. The class may include meditation or chanting. In my experience, classes at gyms tend to be less focused on the spiritual aspects and more on the physical, yoga for a work out. Yoga classes taken from outreach programs in hospitals are more focused on yoga for stress reduction. It is wonderful that you are exploring yoga, and thinking about what your own needs are. I'm sure you will find the teacher who is right for you." Namaste, Chandra Here is the link: http://www.yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/165_1.cfm