Studio Yoga 6 Venture from your beaten path
Approaching Your Hatha Yoga Study
One of the main reasons amongst many that Yoga has become increasingly popular is its adaptability.
This gives it the potential to be relevant to anyone and you may come to it for a wide variety of reasons.
Whatever your reasons, the beneficial contribution Yoga offers, is in many ways contingent upon you
developing your Yogic understanding. This happens through consistent study and practice.
There are numerous ways to approach Yoga study and practice. You may become confused while sifting
through the volume of information and misinformation, as you attempt to decide which is suitable for you.
I advocate taking a simple, personally relevant approach. Here are some things to think over as you make
your Yoga choice:
Have conversations with yourself about your intention and what you think you want from Yoga.
Given what you know about Yoga at this point, clarify what you want, and or expect from it and what you
intend to put into it.
Take care and be realistic in assessing your level of physical fitness.
The type of Yoga taught at Studio Yoga 6 is Hatha Yoga. The Asana, which are also referred to as Poses,
involve moving your body into and out of various shapes. These range from intensely physical, through
completely passive and totally supported by bolsters and blankets, to therapeutic. In the beginning it is
important for you work at a level that coincides with your level of fitness.
One of the beautiful philosophical threads in Yoga encourages starting simply from where you are, so
attend classes that are appropriate for your level of health and fitness. If you are in doubt, obtain your
physician’s assurance before you begin. You can also contact us for feedback. If you are just starting and
have no experience, take any of these classes: Tuesday/Thursday 5:15pm Introductory-Level Start Off,
Wednesday 12:00pm Yoga Basics, Friday 10:45am Specifics of Approach, or set up a Small-Group Series
as your introduction to Yoga.
Coordinate your schedule and budget with your intention.
Start by committing to doing what you can. Class once a week is a strong jump-off point. Alternating once
a week, with twice a week or more is a step further. Commit to attending classes regularly enough to
support and honor your learning curve.
It is important to begin with a regular class-taking schedule that you can sustain. There will be periods
where the demands of life encroach on your class-taking schedule, but start with a workable schedule
you can sustain. It is best to initially do what you can, then figure out how to increase your attendance,
than to push too soon, create conflict with the demands of your life, or get injured and drop Yoga
altogether. Advice for those new to Yoga:
One of the main reasons amongst many that Yoga has become increasingly popular is its adaptability.
This gives it the potential to be relevant to anyone and you may come to it for a wide variety of reasons.
Whatever your reasons, the beneficial contribution Yoga offers, is in many ways contingent upon you
developing your Yogic understanding. This happens through consistent study and practice.
There are numerous ways to approach Yoga study and practice. You may become confused while sifting
through the volume of information and misinformation, as you attempt to decide which is suitable for you.
I advocate taking a simple, personally relevant approach. Here are some things to think over as you make
your Yoga choice:
Have conversations with yourself about your intention and what you think you want from Yoga.
Given what you know about Yoga at this point, clarify what you want, and or expect from it and what you
intend to put into it.
Take care and be realistic in assessing your level of physical fitness.
The type of Yoga taught at Studio Yoga 6 is Hatha Yoga. The Asana, which are also referred to as Poses,
involve moving your body into and out of various shapes. These range from intensely physical, through
completely passive and totally supported by bolsters and blankets, to therapeutic. In the beginning it is
important for you work at a level that coincides with your level of fitness.
One of the beautiful philosophical threads in Yoga encourages starting simply from where you are, so
attend classes that are appropriate for your level of health and fitness. If you are in doubt, obtain your
physician’s assurance before you begin. You can also contact us for feedback. If you are just starting and
have no experience, take any of these classes: Tuesday/Thursday 5:15pm Introductory-Level Start Off,
Wednesday 12:00pm Yoga Basics, Friday 10:45am Specifics of Approach, or set up a Small-Group Series
as your introduction to Yoga.
Coordinate your schedule and budget with your intention.
Start by committing to doing what you can. Class once a week is a strong jump-off point. Alternating once
a week, with twice a week or more is a step further. Commit to attending classes regularly enough to
support and honor your learning curve.
It is important to begin with a regular class-taking schedule that you can sustain. There will be periods
where the demands of life encroach on your class-taking schedule, but start with a workable schedule
you can sustain. It is best to initially do what you can, then figure out how to increase your attendance,
than to push too soon, create conflict with the demands of your life, or get injured and drop Yoga
altogether. Advice for those new to Yoga:
- Do not be intimidated or competitive.
- Stick with beginning classes and grow a strong foundation.
- Set your mat up near the back of the class so you have a good view of the studio; at
- If something hurts, back out of it until the pain stops, let your teacher know and stop
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