Yoga is the poster child for inner peace but the practice also offers a number of challenging poses that can greatly improve your physical health.

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8 Tips for Beginning Yogis
New to yoga? These tips will help you get started.

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Yoga is the poster child for inner peace but the practice
also offers a number of challenging poses that can
greatly improve your physical health.
According to the American Osteopathic Association
(AOA), yoga can decrease chronic pain, lower blood
pressure and reduce insomnia.
Health Benefits of Yoga
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Yoga can also act as a positive outlet for stress, all
while boosting muscle tone, flexibility, energy and
vitality. Yoga can also help improve respiration, promote
weight loss and increase overall heart health, according
to the AOA.
Whatever the reason you decided to try yoga, be glad
you did. Yoga not only feels great, it's great for you.
And it may even help improve your mental and physical
well being — on and off the mat.
Health Benefits of Yoga
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Trying something new can be intimidating.
Balancing for an hour in a room full of strangers can
cause some anxiety, but there are some easy ways to
make that first yoga class less stressful.
So, before you head to your neighborhood studio, check
out these helpful tips for beginning yogis.
Namaste
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Yoga classes can be full depending on where you go,
making it easy to get overwhelmed. But don’t let the
crowd ruin yoga for you.
Bring a friend with you to class to make it more
enjoyable. Having a friendly face there to keep you
motivated can make all the difference.
If the class still feels too crowded for you, look for a
small yoga class where you can get more individual
attention.
Go with a Friend
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You wouldn’t go running without tennis shoes, so don’t
go to yoga class without a mat.
Buying a mat is an important step before your first yoga
class because you can’t do yoga without them.
Mats soak up sweat and keep you from slipping in the
studio.
Many outlets have mats for purchase or rent.
Get a Mat
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Sometimes bringing a mat just isn’t enough, especially if
you are trying a hot yoga class.
Towels can also improve your toes’ grip on the mat and
help soak up the sweat, so there’s less chance of
slipping.
A simple bath towel may not be enough, so check out
towels made specifically for yoga.
Bring a Towel
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So what if it's your first time to try yoga? Chances are
you aren’t the only one.
Enjoy where you stand as a yogi right now don’t let the
skills of others keep you from having a great time.
Just apply yourself and you’ll be a yoga pro before you
know it.
Don't Compare Yourself
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Going to the right class with the right instructor can
make or break your yoga experience.
If you don’t love your instructor, try another instructor,
class or even studio.
There are endless possibilities out there and one of
them is sure to fit your style.
Shop Around
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Some poses may seem way over your head during
your first yoga class, but that’s okay. You will get there
one day!
If a pose is too much for you, don’t force yourself to do
it. Pushing yourself into a pose you aren’t ready for can
lead to injury.
Most yoga instructors will have tips for how to modify
poses to fit your specific fitness and experience level.
Be True to Yourself
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Some poses may seem way over your head during your
first yoga class, but that’s okay. You will get there one
day!
If a pose is too much for you, don’t force yourself to do
it. Pushing yourself into a pose you aren’t ready for can
lead to injury.
Most yoga instructors will have tips for how to modify
poses to fit your specific fitness and experience level.
Be True to Yourself
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Last Updated: July 10, 2014
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