Downward facing dog is one of the most well known yoga poses, even among people who have never even stepped onto a yoga mat. What’s funny is that even though it looks simple, this pose is anything but basic.
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From our professional opinion: you are never too old or to “out of shape,” (in quotations, because everyone is a shape...who decides what shape we should be “in?”) to start yoga. Period. Now that doesn’t mean that you should walk into an Advanced Level Power Vinyasa as your first class… but that does mean that yoga is accessible to everyone of any age or shape.
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One of the most pertinent questions someone new to their mat might ask is what is the difference between the styles of yoga that we offer; Vinyasa, Yin, Yin/Yang, and Hatha. While every teacher’s class may vary, here’s a quick breakdown of what we teach and why.
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The mind is like a child who needs a nap. If you’re a parent or have spent time around children, you know that nap time is vital to a child’s (as well as everyone who may be around that child…) happiness, and overall ability to cope with life.
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“Adjustments” is a very tiny word with a vast array of different meanings. If you are new to your mat, this word can be a bit confusing if you aren’t sure how it applies to your yoga class. Our staff at Grow Mobile Yoga will start their class by asking if anyone would not like to receive adjustments.
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In our search to figure out what is stopping people from starting yoga, one of the biggest reasons we’ve come across is the fear that having an injury or pain somewhere, means that you can’t come to yoga. This is often the farthest thing from the truth.
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1. Child’s pose (Balasana)- Setting the blocks under the elbows: I didn’t see this variation of child’s pose until years into my practice. I had used blocks in melted heart, but had never really felt comfortable there. To use your blocks in child’s pose begin by propping a block under each elbow near the front of your mat.
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The research is in, and it’s fairly well accepted that yoga is good for you… not just for the physical body, but from a mental aspect as well. So why then, is it so hard for people to start yoga? We have a few theories, and we’re here to break down the facts to help get you on your path today.
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We’ve compiled a list of some arm balances to begin to introduce to your practice. It’s important to have a strong base built up in your practice as arm balances can often be intense shapes for the wrists, shoulders, core, as well as other areas of the body.
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Depending on what style of yoga you’re wanting to practice, in general, the “rule’s” are pretty flexible (pun intended). While some styles can be pretty strict, for most beginners, we recommend you listening to your body first and foremost, and just doing what you can without trying to force anything.
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Starting yoga can be a bit intimidating! Check out our list, so that you show up to your first class, looking and feeling like a pro.
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