Yoga for Beginners: Finding Balance and Flexibility
You do not need to touch your toes to start yoga. A few basic poses and a steady breath are enough for your first class.
Come as You Are
Yoga meets you at your current level of flexibility. Use blocks and straps, bend your knees, and skip any pose that hurts.
Learn the Foundations
Mountain, downward dog, child’s pose and warrior II appear in almost every class. Get comfortable with these and the rest follows.
Breathe First
Slow breathing through the nose is the thread that ties a practice together. If you lose your breath, ease off until it comes back.